In a statement to CBC News, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction said the provincial government isn't looking to follow suit.

 

"The Alberta government does not currently plan to establish legislation to govern commercial tenancies. Commercial tenancies are ultimately governed by contract law in Alberta," Andrew Hanon said.

 

Both CBC and CityTV have picked up this story. Let's keep pushing for attention on this issue.

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