On 17 March , Alberta 's Premier Jason Kenny declared a state of emergency that would give provincial governments certain rights .
Alberta Premier Jason Kenny declared a state of emergency on March 17 , which will give the province or the provincial health authority the right to `` acquire or use property , require a qualified person to help out , authorize the conscription of people needed or authorize the entry into buildings or onto land without a warrant '' under the Public Health Act .
2020 coronavirus pandemic in Alberta