This is a draft prepared by one contributor, published for public discussion. Nothing here is an adopted position of the project or a proposal it endorses. The purpose is to learn where Albertans agree, disagree, and want changes.

The Draft Constitution

Sixteen draft articles, open for review. Open any article to read it in full and add your voice.

Article I. The Legislative Branch

Unicameral Assembly of Alberta, elected directly by the people

5 sections: 3 Alberta alone, 1 Needs other governments, 1 Requires strong constitution

Agree 50% · Disagree 0% · 2 votes

Article II. The Executive Branch

Executive power vested in the Premier and Executive Council, accountable to the Assembly

6 sections: 3 Alberta alone, 2 Needs other governments, 1 Requires strong constitution

Agree 100% · Disagree 0% · 1 vote

Article III. Rights of the People

Provincial entrenchment of expression, conscience, assembly, and religion within Alberta's sphere

10 sections: 8 Alberta alone, 1 Needs other governments, 1 Requires strong constitution

Agree 100% · Disagree 0% · 1 vote

Article IV. The Judicial Branch

Vests judicial power in Alberta's courts

8 sections: 3 Alberta alone, 2 Needs other governments, 3 Requires strong constitution

Agree 100% · Disagree 0% · 1 vote

Article V. Constitutional Amendment Process

Standard amendments require a two-thirds Assembly vote and a province-wide referendum

6 sections: 5 Alberta alone, 1 Needs other governments

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Article VI. Fiscal Responsibility and Integrity of Governance

Operating-expenditure growth capped at the combined rate of population growth and inflation

6 sections, all Alberta alone

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Article VII. Senate Reform and Regional Representation

Alberta to nominate and confirm individuals for its Senate seats

8 sections: 6 Needs other governments, 2 Requires strong constitution

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Article VIII. Rights of the Family and Parental Authority

Constitutional recognition of the family as the primary institution responsible for children

4 sections, all Alberta alone

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Article IX. Digital Rights and Protections

Freedom of expression online, with narrow and proportionate restrictions only

5 sections: 4 Alberta alone, 1 Requires strong constitution

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Article X. Reserved Powers and Emergency Limitations

Reserves to Alberta all powers not expressly delegated to the federal government

4 sections: 2 Alberta alone, 2 Requires strong constitution

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Article XI. Intergovernmental Agreements and International Obligations

Authority to enter intergovernmental agreements with other provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous governments

4 sections: 1 Alberta alone, 3 Needs other governments

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Article XII. Property and Economic Liberty

Constitutional right to acquire, own, and use property within the province

5 sections, all Alberta alone

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Article XIII. Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience

Freedom of thought, conscience, belief, and religion

5 sections, all Alberta alone

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Article XIV. Medical Autonomy and Ethical Protections

Right to informed consent for medical treatment

5 sections, all Alberta alone

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Article XV. Supremacy and Constitutional Entrenchment

Constitution declared the supreme law within Alberta's provincial sphere

3 sections, all Alberta alone

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Article XVI. Transitional Provisions

Existing Alberta laws and institutions continue in force unless they conflict with the new constitution

6 sections, all Alberta alone

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