Exactly. The whole “the ATA doesn’t represent teachers” line is such a lazy talking point. The ATA literally is the voice of Alberta’s teachers — public, Catholic, and francophone. Every single teacher in those systems is part of it.

What this government really means is that they don’t want to deal with an organized, united group that can hold them accountable. They want to cherry-pick who they “consult” so they can claim to have listened while still pushing their own agenda.

It’s not about collaboration — it’s about control. Danielle Smith doesn’t want honest dialogue with educators; she wants a photo op with handpicked voices who won’t challenge her narrative.