Anchor Point Podcast 3: Alberta Moves to Protect Free Speech of School Trustees

Today’s episode dives into Alberta’s new Bill 51, which changes school governance by removing school boards’ power to suspend elected trustees, shifting accountability directly to voters. This law responds to incidents across Canada where trustees and parent representatives were disciplined for voicing concerns or disagreements. Ultimately, Alberta seems ready to protect trustees’ freedom to speak while ensuring they remain accountable to the public through elections or recall petitions.