A recent situation has raised important questions about children's medical information privacy in schools. A Grade 1 student in a small, rural public school was recently sent home with Alberta Health Services (AHS) documents related to "missed vaccinations" during COVID-19. These documents, which included the child’s name and personal health number, were distributed via the school to facilitate catch-up vaccinations.
While these forms appear to aim to ensure children receive immunizations such as Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMR-Var) and Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis, and Polio (Tdap-IPV), they have sparked concerns regarding privacy and the broader implications of administering health services in schools.
Key concerns include:
Privacy of Medical Information: Sharing personal health information, such as vaccination status and individual health numbers, through schools raises questions about the principle of medical confidentiality. Questions arise about why schools are involved in distributing such sensitive documents and who within the school has access to this information.
Risk of Ostracization: Marking "REFUSED" on the form could lead to the child being identified by peers or teachers as unvaccinated. Parents worry this could result in their children being ostracized or outed unnecessarily, exacerbating stigma or discrimination.
MRNA Vaccination Concerns: Parents also expressed unease about whether these vaccines include mRNA components, adding to broader concerns about vaccine transparency and informed consent.
Lack of Direct Medical Professional Involvement: Many argue that decisions regarding vaccinations should be made directly between families and healthcare providers. Some believe schools should not be intermediaries in these decisions, particularly in light of growing concerns about vaccine autonomy, safety, and privacy.
This situation underscores the need for a public discussion about the intersection of health services and education. While ensuring children are vaccinated is the current public health policy, respecting and protecting their privacy is even more critical. Policies around health information distribution in schools need to be revisited to ensure they align with reasonable expectations of privacy and informed consent.
What do you think? Should schools act as facilitators for vaccinations, or should this process be confined to healthcare providers and families?
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Preston Manning’s recent warning that a Mark Carney Liberal victory would “spark Western secession” strikes a chord in Alberta, where many feel that federal policies have sidelined resource-based interests for far too long. His statement, “a vote for the Carney Liberals is a vote for Western secession – a vote for the breakup of Canada as we know it”, reflects growing Western frustration.
Unsurprisingly, the Uniparty closed ranks in response. Mark Carney framed Manning’s concerns as “unhelpful,” insisting that “this is a time when we need to come together as a country.” More startling, however, is Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party traces its roots back to Manning’s Reform, echoing Carney’s sentiment. Poilievre declared in response to Manning, “No, we need to unite the country … We need to bring all Canadians together in a spirit of common ground.”
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Enjoy the Conversation on Alberta Independence with Jeffrey Rath & Chris Scott — From the Live event in Drayton Valley!
Whistle Stop Cafe's Chris Scott and Alberta lawyer Jeffrey Rath, whose fiery new piece “ALBERTA WANTS OUT! An Open Letter to Danielle Smith” is sparking province-wide debate, were on stage for an uncensored, audience-driven discussion about whether Alberta should chart its course.
What’s in the Letter & Why It Matters
Leadership at a Crossroads: Rath says Premier Smith must remove Kenney-era ministers implicated in pandemic misfeasance or risk losing Albertans’ trust.
COVID Accountability Gap: There has been no public inquiry, no retroactive help for shuttered businesses, and no action on vaccine injury concerns.
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Throughout Canada’s modern era, one guiding truth has held constant for many citizens of faith: that our fundamental rights and freedoms originate from a higher authority—God—rather than mere privileges granted by government or courts. When the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced in 1982, the drafters inserted a crucial statement at the very outset:
“Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: …”
According to former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford, the last living signatory to the Charter, this statement, followed by a colon, was deliberately designed to be read before each section of the Charter. It was not a ceremonial “preamble” but a constant framing principle, meant to remind legislators, judges, and citizens alike that the Charter’s rights have a transcendent source. The supremacy of God was intended to inform and contextualize all subsequent articles, rather than be relegated to symbolic status or ignored altogether.
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Hello Friends and Neighbours,
We are thrilled to invite you to the first Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Jason Lavigne, your People’s Party of Canada Candidate for Parkland, Alberta! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Jason’s vision, ask questions, and share your ideas for the future of our community.
Date & Time
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MT
Location
The Bourbon House Tex Mex Cantina
5-5505 50 St, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1W2
Special Guests
Freedom supporter Dr. Rodger Hodkinson (Cambridge-trained and Royal College-certified pathologist)
NCI Commissioner Patricia Robertson (experienced healthcare professional and community volunteer)
Meet Jason, bring your friends, family, and all the questions you want to ask! Jason is not your typical politician. He’s a father, husband, independent journalist, and innovative thinker who believes in genuine, transparent representation. With a passion for homesteading, homeschooling, and self-reliance, he exemplifies the PPC’s ...
