We're still talking about the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this time, instead of hypothetical situations, we're discussing laws that are being passed, tickets handed out, and fines levied. Our focus is mainly on our home province of Alberta and amendments to its Public Health Act that allow government ministers to unilaterally create new laws.

Justice Centre News Release, Apr 6, 2020: Alberta government gives itself sweeping new powers to create new laws without Legislative Assembly approval

John Carpay in the Justice Centre, Apr 7, 2020: Analysis of Part 3 of Alberta’s Public Health Act: (Communicable Diseases and Public Health Emergencies)

Bill 10 Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act, 2020

CTV Edmonton, Mar 17, 2020: Alberta declared a public health emergency over COVID-19. Here's what that means.

Province of Alberta Statute: Emergency Management Act, 2018 (pdf)

David S. Damato in The Hill, Apr 8, 2020: Civil liberties under attack during COVID-19

Los Angeles Times, Apr 3, 2020: Paddle boarder chased by boat, arrested in Malibu after flouting coronavirus closures

Ottawa Citizen, Apr 6, 2020: Orléans man stung with $700 fine for letting his autistic son play in empty field

Global News, Mar 25, 2020: Alberta ramping up enforcement of public health orders; number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs to 419

Alberta Hansard, Apr 2, 2020 1:30 PM (see page 426): Speech by Mr. David Shepherd (NDP)

The Federalist, Mar 25, 2020: Inaccurate Virus Models Are Panicking Officials Into Ill-Advised Lockdowns

Newsmax, Mar 31, 2020: China Excluded Asymptomatic Coronavirus Cases From Official Numbers

Theme music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens

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