Ca.News.Yahoo Alberta Proposes Ban on DEI Hiring Practices Amid Deepfake Legislation
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- •Alberta's Bill 33 aims to ban mandatory DEI hiring practices in public institutions.
- •The bill introduces legal protections against non-consensual deepfake distribution.
- •No data on existing DEI hiring practices has been provided by the Alberta government.
On October 27, 2026, Alberta's Justice Minister Mickey Amery introduced Bill 33, which aims to prohibit mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in public institutions. The bill also seeks to strengthen protections against the distribution of non-consensual deepfake images, allowing victims to take legal action. The proposed changes will affect public agencies, post-secondary institutions, and municipalities, with potential implications for non-profits receiving provincial funding. While DEI training can remain voluntary, mandatory training must be neutral and job-related. The bill does not outline specific consequences for non-compliance, and no data on DEI hiring practices has been provided by the province. If passed, the deepfake provisions will penalize individuals distributing non-consensual images starting in spring 2027.
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