Shane Getson

• UCP backbencher Shane Getson quits legislature on eve of fall sitting

  Shane Getson made headlines for controversial comments, including comparing transgender surgery to livestock castration in 2025.

  Politics

  Oct 26
  
• Alberta MLA compares transgender surgery to livestock castration

  UCP backbencher Shane Getson made the comment in legislature debate over a bill that uses the notwithstanding clause to protect a trio of transgender laws from court challenge.

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2025
  
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• COVID-19: Alberta MLA under fire for comments on AHS’ handling of pandemic

  Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson has come under fire for comments made on Facebook regarding AHS' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2021
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• Alberta NDP calls on UCP government to apologize for MLA’s Cheezies comments about CERB recipients

  Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says the Alberta government should make a public apology for comments a United Conservative Party MLA made last week that imply some people in the province are refusing work because of the CERB program.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2020