Prevention stays first
The correspondence keeps youth access prevention at the centre of the review.
Balanced committee note · 28 May 2026
Prepared correspondence: youth protection, evidence, and practical review
The coalition has prepared a balanced youth-protection note that supports prevention while asking for evidence on enforcement, displacement, and adult impacts.
Public position
This site takes a measured position: youth protection is the priority, but the committee record improves when it tests claims rather than assuming them.
What the correspondence asks Alberta to test
Evidence still matters
A strong rule should be accompanied by public reporting on inspections, school-area issues, online supply, and outcomes after implementation.
Adult impacts should be counted
Counting adult displacement does not weaken prevention. It helps Alberta see whether the rule is working as intended.
Publication note
The coalition will keep publishing balanced materials that ask for stronger prevention and cleaner evidence in the same file.