Dear Premier Smith, Minister Nicolaides, and Minister Williams,

Re: Bill 25 and Bill 28 – Thank You.

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the introduction of Bill 25 (An Act to Remove Politics and Ideology from Classrooms and Amend the Education Act, 2026) and Bill 28 (The Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act).

I am especially encouraged by Bill 25 and its clear intent to restore political neutrality and remove ideological influence from Alberta classrooms. Education must be grounded in academic integrity—not activism—and your willingness to act reflects what many Canadians have been calling for.

The removal of ideological resources such as SOGI 123 and PRISM Toolkit is a significant and meaningful win for students, parents, and families. It signals a return to an education system that prioritizes learning over advocacy. I commend your government for recognizing the innocence of minors and the God-given rights of parents to shape the values their children receive.

Bill 28 further strengthens this effort by closing a critical gap. Public libraries operating within school settings were not previously required to comply with the 2025 decision to remove sexually explicit material accessible to minors—an obvious and unacceptable loophole that raised serious concerns among Albertans. Your decision to close this gap demonstrates a willingness to listen and act decisively. Applying consistent standards across schools and publicly accessible libraries is a necessary and responsible step in protecting children.

As Minister Williams stated:

“This kind of material can be very damaging to young children that see it as a cartoon. This is adult content. There is a mass of social science data that shows access to explicitly sexual pornographic material for children at early ages can have incredibly detrimental effects on their development and behaviour. This is a responsible path forward. This is what Albertans, families, and parents expect.”

Together, these actions demonstrate a clear commitment to protecting children, restoring balance in education, and respecting the fundamental role of parents in guiding their children’s development and values.

Thank you for taking these important steps. I encourage you to continue moving forward with clarity, integrity, and resolve.

Sincerely,