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.
Grassroots recall efforts targeting United Conservative Party MLAs are gaining momentum across Alberta, testing the government's use of the notwithstanding clause in the Sovereignty Act.
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.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe throws support behind Alberta's controversial use of constitutional power to end teacher strike, sparking debate over labor rights and provincial authority in Canadian education.
Explore the surprising history of how Canadian socialists once championed the notwithstanding clause as a tool for progressive change, and why their position has dramatically reversed in recent years.
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.
The Alberta government uses constitutional powers to impose teacher salary increases while simultaneously approving raises and benefits for political staff. Critics call it a troubling double standard.
A fresh look at Canada's controversial notwithstanding clause reveals why common arguments against its use don't withstand constitutional scrutiny. Discover the historical context and legal principles that defend this unique parliamentary power.
Discover how Saskatchewan's recent legal battle puts Canada's rarely-used constitutional override clause in the spotlight. Learn what Section 33 means for your rights and why provinces are increasingly reaching for this nuclear option.
As Alberta's teacher strike disrupts classrooms, a constitutional expert reveals how a rarely-used Charter clause could force a resolution. Discover the political tool that might break the education deadlock.