Fundamental Truths — Red Deer — January 10, 2026 Among the highlights of the one-day Fundamental Truths event in Red Deer, Alberta, this debate during the closing Q&A session examined the fundamental principles behind where ultimate authority lies on difficult issues of bodily autonomy and gender dysphoric children. In a discussion featuring legal scholar Professor […]
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The Lavigne Show: Host Jason Lavigne leads the charge on Alberta’s legal future, alongside law professor Bruce Pardy and Alberta’s Minister of Justice Mickey Amery, as they delve into the implications of Bill 14 for Alberta’s independence referendum and the intricate dance between federal and provincial powers, particularly in the realm of criminal law and […]
The Jason Lavigne Show | February 27, 2025 The Trump tariff threat combined with years of grassroots’ dissatisfaction with Canada’s political climate has set the stage for change. The possibility of reorganizing or rethinking Canada’s governance structure is increasingly part of the national conversation, particularly the potential for Alberta to become independent. What would that […]
A powerhouse panel unpacks the new wording in Bill 24, the Alberta Bill of Rights Amendment Act. By incorporating phrases such as “demonstrably and proportionally justified based on evidence,” the legislation diminishes protections for Albertans and grants unprecedented authority to courts and future governments. Critics caution that Bill 24 may fail to protect Albertans during […]
The Lavigne Show: Professor Bruce Pardy and Leighton Grey, an Alberta lawyer and King’s Counsel, examine the recent proposed amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights (BoR). On the surface, Bill 24 is good news but will Alberta seize the opportunity to establish a robust framework that sets the pace for other provinces to follow? […]