Notwithstanding Clause
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Sask. pronoun policy low on priority list, according to pollPolling around Saskatchewan's pronoun policy found some Canadians and Saskatchewan residents torn on some topics.CanadaOct 11
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Premier Scott Moe defends decision to recall legislative assembly over pronouns policyOn Friday, Moe said that the policy will provide clarity to parents and school divisions about what to expect in the classroom and the policy can't wait until spring.CanadaSep 29
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How New Brunswick could use the notwithstanding clause to protect Policy 713Should Blaine Higgs want to use the notwithstanding clause to protect changes to Policy 713, the government will have to get changes to the Education Act through the legislature.PoliticsSep 29
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What is the notwithstanding clause and how does it affect your laws and rights?Sarah Burningham said the notwithstanding clause has been seldom used by some provinces in Canada, but its use is starting to become more frequent.PoliticsSep 19
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Saskatchewan weighs notwithstanding clause to keep school pronoun policyAmid a court challenge to their school pronoun policy, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's looking at all options including the notwithstanding clause.CanadaSep 14
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Should Canada’s notwithstanding clause exist? Liberal MP says it’s time to debateThe notwithstanding clause allows provincial and federal governments to pass laws that circumvent parts of the Charter for a period of up to five years.PoliticsFeb 18
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François Legault accuses Justin Trudeau of attacking Quebec’s democracy and peopleLegault was reacting to an interview the prime minister gave to La Presse in which he noted his intention to better regulate the use of the notwithstanding clause.CanadaJan 21
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Ford government given a stern rebuke over democracyLt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered an end-of-year speech to Ontario legislators moments after giving Bill 39 royal assent and warned of the 'fragility of democracy.'PoliticsDec 8, 2022
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Ford says Trudeau ‘selective’ in criticizing use of notwithstanding clause"If he wants to sit down with all the premiers and have a conversation about the constitution, that's something he needs to decide for himself," Premier Doug Ford said.CanadaNov 7, 2022
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CUPE members will return to school after Ford promises to rescind controversial strike legislation"As a gesture of good faith, our government is willing to rescind the legislation," Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference Monday morning.EducationNov 7, 2022
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