The West Block: Feb. 4, 2024 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new transgender policies, federal minister reacts
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Danielle Smith addresses Rural Municipalities of Alberta
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The West Block: Feb. 4, 2024 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new transgender policies, federal minister reacts
Description
February 4, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a suite of new policy proposals aimed at gender identity and transgender youth, triggering political shockwaves across Canada. Some of the proposed changes impact gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and pronoun changes at school. 'The West Block' guest host David Akin speaks with Premier Smith about what prompted her to announce these LGBTQ2S+ policy proposals, her government’s plan for sex education in schools, the potential use of the notwithstanding clause, and more. Plus, Akin interviews Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, the only Alberta MP in PM Trudeau’s cabinet, for the federal reaction.
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The West Block: Feb. 4, 2024 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new transgender policies, federal minister reacts23:21 | February 4, 2024
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Alberta unveils red zone border patrol plan to combat illegal activity02:04 | December 12, 2024
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Alberta launching patrol team aimed at securing U.S. border01:59 | December 12, 2024
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Renewable energy industry reacts to Alberta’s electricity market changes01:52 | December 11, 2024
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Danielle Smith warns against Trump’s tariffs on Canadian oil02:00 | December 10, 2024
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Families impacted by Alberta’s new transgender policies react01:55 | December 4, 2024
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Alberta passes gender policy bills01:11 | December 3, 2024
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Alberta explores border control strategies to meet U.S. demands amid tariff talk02:05 | November 28, 2024
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Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law01:13 | November 28, 2024
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Danielle Smith on Alberta’s legal challenge of the federal impact assessment law03:54 | November 28, 2024
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Alberta threatens to invoke sovereignty act over federal emissions cap01:49 | November 27, 2024
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Alberta producers eager for Trump 25% tariff updates01:44 | November 27, 2024
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‘Trudeau hasn’t made it easy’: Danielle Smith calls for ‘Team Canada’ response to Trump tariffs00:53 | November 26, 2024
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Alberta healthcare worker speaks out on changes to AHS01:59 | November 25, 2024
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Controversial Alberta legislation the focus of Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils01:39 | November 20, 2024
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Alberta’s new hospital agency will be operational much than expected: LaGrange02:03 | November 18, 2024
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Alberta finance minister expects AIMCo appointments this week01:17 | November 18, 2024
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Public consultation to determine the fate of supervised consumption in Alberta02:21 | November 13, 2024
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Alberta government fires AIMCo board, finance minister taking over01:43 | November 7, 2024
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Alberta revamping FOIP Act01:25 | November 6, 2024
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Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda threatens Canada-U.S. trade, say Alberta business leaders01:49 | November 6, 2024
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Alberta tables bill to add 2 seats to legislature01:47 | November 5, 2024
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Danielle Smith addresses Rural Municipalities of Alberta02:01 | November 5, 2024
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Emissions cap sparks federal, provincial war of words02:09 | November 4, 2024
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Premier Smith fired up over Ottawa’s new emissions cap01:19 | November 4, 2024
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wins 91.5% support in UCP leadership review02:07 | November 3, 2024
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‘Stop the UCP’ rally held at Alberta Legislature02:13 | November 2, 2024
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Alberta’s Danielle Smith faces crucial leadership vote01:55 | November 1, 2024
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Are Albertans supportive of Smith’s gender policies?01:59 | November 1, 2024
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Premier Danielle Smith prepares for leadership review at Red Deer AGM01:46 | November 1, 2024
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What can Albertans expect from Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP leadership review?05:15 | November 1, 2024
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Alberta tables bills affecting transgender youth, student pronouns, sex education02:05 | October 31, 2024
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The West Block: Feb. 4, 2024 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new transgender policies, federal minister reacts23:21 | February 4, 2024
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Alberta unveils red zone border patrol plan to combat illegal activity02:04 | December 12, 2024
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Alberta launching patrol team aimed at securing U.S. border01:59 | December 12, 2024
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Renewable energy industry reacts to Alberta’s electricity market changes01:52 | December 11, 2024
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Danielle Smith warns against Trump’s tariffs on Canadian oil02:00 | December 10, 2024
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Families impacted by Alberta’s new transgender policies react01:55 | December 4, 2024
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Alberta passes gender policy bills01:11 | December 3, 2024
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Alberta explores border control strategies to meet U.S. demands amid tariff talk02:05 | November 28, 2024
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Alberta taking federal government to court over revised impact assessment law01:13 | November 28, 2024
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Danielle Smith on Alberta’s legal challenge of the federal impact assessment law03:54 | November 28, 2024
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Alberta threatens to invoke sovereignty act over federal emissions cap01:49 | November 27, 2024
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Alberta producers eager for Trump 25% tariff updates01:44 | November 27, 2024
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‘Trudeau hasn’t made it easy’: Danielle Smith calls for ‘Team Canada’ response to Trump tariffs00:53 | November 26, 2024
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Alberta healthcare worker speaks out on changes to AHS01:59 | November 25, 2024
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Controversial Alberta legislation the focus of Transgender Day of Remembrance vigils01:39 | November 20, 2024
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Alberta’s new hospital agency will be operational much than expected: LaGrange02:03 | November 18, 2024
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Alberta finance minister expects AIMCo appointments this week01:17 | November 18, 2024
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Public consultation to determine the fate of supervised consumption in Alberta02:21 | November 13, 2024
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Alberta government fires AIMCo board, finance minister taking over01:43 | November 7, 2024
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Alberta revamping FOIP Act01:25 | November 6, 2024
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Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda threatens Canada-U.S. trade, say Alberta business leaders01:49 | November 6, 2024
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Alberta tables bill to add 2 seats to legislature01:47 | November 5, 2024
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Danielle Smith addresses Rural Municipalities of Alberta02:01 | November 5, 2024
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Emissions cap sparks federal, provincial war of words02:09 | November 4, 2024
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Premier Smith fired up over Ottawa’s new emissions cap01:19 | November 4, 2024
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wins 91.5% support in UCP leadership review02:07 | November 3, 2024
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‘Stop the UCP’ rally held at Alberta Legislature02:13 | November 2, 2024
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Alberta’s Danielle Smith faces crucial leadership vote01:55 | November 1, 2024
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Are Albertans supportive of Smith’s gender policies?01:59 | November 1, 2024
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Premier Danielle Smith prepares for leadership review at Red Deer AGM01:46 | November 1, 2024
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What can Albertans expect from Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP leadership review?05:15 | November 1, 2024
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Alberta tables bills affecting transgender youth, student pronouns, sex education02:05 | October 31, 2024
The West Block: Feb. 4, 2024 | Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new transgender policies, federal minister reacts
Description
February 4, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a suite of new policy proposals aimed at gender identity and transgender youth, triggering political shockwaves across Canada. Some of the proposed changes impact gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and pronoun changes at school. 'The West Block' guest host David Akin speaks with Premier Smith about what prompted her to announce these LGBTQ2S+ policy proposals, her government’s plan for sex education in schools, the potential use of the notwithstanding clause, and more. Plus, Akin interviews Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, the only Alberta MP in PM Trudeau’s cabinet, for the federal reaction.
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