Freedom to Love
Love Wisdom
"Love isn't just about who we are, it's about who we're free to become together."
Who is Responsible?
Call Premier Danielle Smith Email Premier Smith
Call Deputy Premier Mike Ellis Email Deputy Premier Ellis
Call Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services Email Minister Turton
Call Dan Williams, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Email Minister Williams
Call Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Email Minister of Arts and Culture
Call Todd Hunter, Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment Email Minister of Tourism
Why Do We Need Freedom to Love?
Because somehow we got stuck thinking there's only one right way to build relationships and families. Plot twist: love comes in more varieties than Tim Hortons' donuts, and that's actually pretty great.
Our Current "Love" System
The Alberta Love Journey
- We grow up with specific expectations
- We're told there's only one "right" way
- We hide who we really are
- We judge others' choices
- We miss out on meaningful connections
- We repeat the cycle with the next generation
What Real Love Freedom Looks Like
- Relationship choice (beyond traditional expectations)
- Family diversity (all types welcome)
- Gender expression (be who you are)
- Cultural celebrations (love across all communities)
- Safe spaces (for everyone to be themselves)
But What About Traditional Values?!
Plot Twist
Traditional values aren't threatened by other people's happiness. Your marriage isn't less valid because others can marry too.
The Love Landscape
Personal Freedom
- Identity expression
- Relationship choices
- Family planning
- Personal growth
- Self-acceptance
Community Support
- LGBTQ2S+ services
- Cultural celebrations
- Support groups
- Safe spaces
- Community events
Legal Protection
- Equal rights
- Anti-discrimination
- Family rights
- Healthcare access
- Housing security
Pro Freedom Tip
If we think limiting others' love makes ours stronger, we might need to rethink what love actually means.
Breaking Down Barriers
What's Stopping Us:
- Social prejudice
- Family pressure
- Religious expectations
- Cultural norms
- Workplace discrimination
- Housing discrimination
What We Need
- Legal protections
- Community acceptance
- Support services
- Safe spaces
- Mental health resources
- Family counseling
The Economic Reality
When we're free to love:
- Our communities thrive
- Our families strengthen
- Our youth stay local
- Our businesses grow
- Our culture enriches
- Our society progresses
Reality Check
Our freedom to love traditionally doesn't mean others shouldn't have the freedom to love differently.
The Love Freedom Checklist
Essential Freedoms:
- Freedom to be ourselves
- Freedom to choose partners
- Freedom to build families
- Freedom to express gender
- Freedom to live openly
- Freedom to celebrate love
The Bottom Line
Freedom to love means having the right to build authentic relationships and families without fear, discrimination, or judgment. It means understanding that love strengthens our community when we let it flourish in all its forms.
Let's Support Love
Ready to support love freedom? Let's start by: - Supporting LGBTQ2S+ rights - Celebrating diverse families - Creating safe spaces - Fighting discrimination - Teaching acceptance - Sharing love stories
Remember: Love isn't a finite resource - letting others love freely doesn't diminish anyone else's love. If anything, it makes our whole community stronger.
Fun Fact
Did you know? Communities that embrace diversity and love freedom tend to have lower rates of mental health issues and higher rates of economic growth. It's almost like letting people be themselves is good for everyone.
