Democracy is not a spectator sport. One of the simplest (and most overlooked and taken for granted) civil liberties we have as Canadians is the right to directly contact our elected officials. So, of course, I did! I recently sent an email to Minister Dale Nally, Alberta’s Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, asking for clarity. I’m sharing that email below, online, and on social media publicly for one reason: Because civic engagement should be accessible to AL

At Lavender Library Press, we’re passionate about celebrating queer creators and small businesses in Canada. One of our favourites is Breezy Knots Designs, a shop creating beautiful, handmade macramé treasures that infuse everyday life with rainbow joy.