CONSERVATIVES IN BC call on Premier Horgan to join Alberta and Saskatchewan in protecting residents from convicted sex offenders
New legislation in neighbouring Alberta will have it become Canada’s second province to ensure convicted sex offenders must live under their own names. Under Bill 28, proposed changes to the provinces Vital Statistics Act , announced on Wednesday, will require anyone 18 years of age or older to submit to a criminal background check as part of their application to change their name. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney Those convicted of designated sexual offenses under the Criminal Code will be ineligible to complete a legal change of name in Alberta. Designated offenses include sexual exploitation, incest, aggravated sexual assault, child pornography, and others. “ Sexual crimes, especially against children, are truly heinous. Prohibiting these offenders from legally changing their names is yet another step we are taking to ensure the safety of Alberta families in our communities ”, stated Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. Alberta already has some of the strongest legislation around name c...