Province to propose legislation that would limit municipal public health measures
EDMONTON, AB – The Alberta Government is planning to introduce legislation that would block municipalities from implementing bylaws that contradict provincial public health policies.
The proposed amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) will ensure Alberta has one clear policy as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Premier Jason Kenney said, “as we safely move beyond COVID restrictions, we need clarity, consistency and unity.”
“It would be confusing and divisive to have multiple different public health policies, particularly when there is no compelling public health rationale. It is time for us to move forward together.”