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Alberta woman faces human rights complaint for opposing Pride crosswalk

Benita Pederson, an Alberta woman, is facing a human rights complaint for distributing flyers opposing a proposed Progress-Pride flag crosswalk in her town.

Clayton DeMaine
May 03, 2026
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Source: Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms and Wikipedia Commons

A Westlock, Alberta, resident is facing a human rights complaint after distributing flyers urging neighbours to oppose a proposed Pride crosswalk in the town.

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says it will assist Benita Pederson after a human rights complaint was filed against her for attempting to persuade community members to oppose a proposed crosswalk featuring the transgender flag.

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