Alberta Human Rights Commission

Alberta Human Rights Commission on Pregnancy Childbirth and Adoption
For clarifying wording in their documentation to explicitly state that nursing mothers cannot be asked to cover up or leave as a result of a letter from Jodine Chase, Board Member Alberta Breastfeeding Committee: https://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/Bull_pregnancy.pdf

Do retailers have to allow women to breastfeed on the premises? (old version)
Human rights tribunals and courts have determined that breastfeeding is an integral part of being a mother. As a result, retailers must allow women who need to breastfeed their children the opportunity to do so. Retailers who are concerned about breastfeeding in public areas of their operation may provide a private space for breastfeeding.

Can women breastfeed in public areas? (new version)
Yes. Human rights tribunals and courts have determined that breastfeeding is an integral part of being a mother. As a result, retailers must allow women who need to breastfeed their children in a public area the opportunity to do so. Retailers should not ask the mother to cover up or move to a different location. While some retailers may wish to provide a private space for breastfeeding, there is no obligation to provide such space, nor is there an obligation for mothers to use such space.

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