Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser firmly dismisses employing the constitutional override to challenge a court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses.
The Canadian government rules out invoking the controversial notwithstanding clause to restore mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses, sparking debate over judicial discretion and child protection.
University of Alberta law professor Steven Penney offers constitutional solution to preserve mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses while avoiding controversial use of notwithstanding clause.
Nova Scotia's Justice Minister Brad Johns condemns Supreme Court decision eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession, calling it 'deeply concerning' for victims.
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Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers are pushing the federal government to use the notwithstanding clause to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences after Supreme Court ruling.
Nova Scotia's justice minister declares the province will intervene as opposing party in landmark case challenging mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession.
A controversial Supreme Court decision declaring mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography unconstitutional has ignited firestorm across Canada, raising serious questions about judicial accountability.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to reverse a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences.
Alberta's NDP pushes for minimum wage increase to $16.50 and new tip protection legislation to safeguard service workers' earnings across the province.