# Episode 110: HUGE wins in Alberta for free speech & patient choice. Plus, Ontario to nix bar exams?!

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Podcast: [Not Reserving Judgment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/not-reserving-judgment-6570186)
Published: 2025-11-26T19:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

On Episode 110, we discuss Alberta's proposal for flexible practice that would allow more doctors to offer private surgeries, we explain Alberta's plan to protect the freedom of speech of professionals, and we debate whether Ontario should really get rid of the bar exams. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: ‘We’re going to walk before we run’: Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange on the province’s historic health-care reforms (The Hub) Bill 11: Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (Alberta Legislature) Bill 13: Protecting freedom of expression for regulated professionals (Alberta Legislature) Ontario bar exam for future lawyers could be scrapped, replaced with skills-based course (CBC News) Alberta tables free speech for regulated professionals bill coined the ‘Peterson Law’ (CTV News) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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