Alberta\u2019s controversial conscience rights bill,<\/a> which would allow doctors to refuse referrals for services they\u2019re morally or religiously opposed to, such as abortion or assisted dying, the province\u2019s premier remains silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The private member\u2019s bill introduced by United Conservative Party (UCP) MLA Dan Williams passed first reading last week, with unanimous support from the party\u2019s MLAs in attendance for the vote. It will now move to a second reading, which involves debate in the Alberta legislature. . . [Full text]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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