The United Conservative Party (UCP) faithful are gearing up for their annual general meeting (AGM) where they will vote on several controversial issues, including bathroom bans and pollutant classification.
The AGM, which will take place on Saturday, will see party members vote on a resolution put forward by the Calgary-Varsity constituency association. The resolution calls for the UCP to support the implementation of bathroom bans in schools, similar to the one introduced by the Alberta government in 2016.
Supporters of the resolution argue that bathroom bans are necessary to protect the privacy and safety of students, particularly girls, in schools. They also believe that it is the responsibility of parents to teach their children about gender identity and that schools should not be involved in this matter.
However, opponents of the resolution argue that bathroom bans are discriminatory and harmful to transgender and gender non-conforming students. They believe that everyone should have the right to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity and that bathroom bans only perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmatization.
In addition to the bathroom ban resolution, party members will also vote on a resolution put forward by the Edmonton-South West constituency association. This resolution calls for the UCP to support the reclassification of pollutants, specifically carbon dioxide, as a non-pollutant.
Proponents of this resolution argue that carbon dioxide is a natural and essential component of the Earth’s atmosphere and should not be classified as a pollutant. They also believe that the current classification of carbon dioxide is being used as a political tool to push for unnecessary regulations and taxes.
On the other hand, opponents of the resolution argue that carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change and should be classified as a pollutant. They believe that reclassifying carbon dioxide would undermine efforts to address climate change and protect the environment.
The UCP AGM is expected to be a contentious event, with passionate arguments on both sides of these issues. Party members will have the opportunity to voice their opinions and vote on these resolutions, which could have significant implications for the party’s stance on these matters.
It remains to be seen how the votes will turn out, but one thing is for sure – the decisions made at this AGM will have a lasting impact on the UCP and its policies. Stay tuned for updates on the outcome of these crucial votes.
