“The decision to override Charter rights fails this test.”
The Anglican, Lutheran and United Churches in Alberta have written to Danielle Smith condemning her use of the notwithstanding clause to punch down on the vulnerable Albertans.
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"That the government seeks to avoid letting these claims run their course by relying on s 33 speaks volumes about its lack of confidence in its grounds for justification." #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Review of state actions and decisions by an independent judiciary is one of the things that PRESERVES democracy and protects it from becoming an autocracy... Is that maybe why she doesn't like the idea? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
The Procedural... Fun Fact?... at para 80 really jumps off the page: "The motion to advance Bill 2 two or more stages in one day was made pursuant to Standing Order 77(2), which has existed SINCE 1916 and was used FOR THE FIRST TIME on this occasion." [Emphasis added, 😬 implied]
The ATA's Application is available online. Lots of expected arguments with some interesting additions (e.g. reliance on s. 28).
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Screenshot of CBC Listen displaying Calgary Eyeopener interview segment.
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This project launch by law societies across Canada could not possibly come at a more important time! Test your knowledge of the Rule of Law & learn what you can do to help protect it! ourstoprotect.ca
Second day back at school, 11 AM. The kids are the leaders we need, Alberta. Show up at your local school and stand behind them.
Alberta parents shouldn’t be surprised when teachers stop doing the extra stuff. No more coaching, mentoring, answering emails at all hours, extra prep, special day planning. All of it. From what I’ve seen and heard, they’re demoralized and feel devalued. It’s bad. #ABleg #Alberta
More than 6k people are watching Alberta legislature stream. Haven't seen numbers like that since COVID updates. #abpoli #ableg #abed
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UPDATED: Peter Guthrie fell from senior minister to ejection from UCP caucus. He wouldn't stop talking about the procurement scandal, and so lost his career - but not his dignity, or his honour. Column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ucp #yyc #yeg
CBC NEWS Poilievre's vow to override Charter in crime crackdown draws fire from rivals #cdnpoli
i will only violate your charter rights if you commit a crime says guy who wants to be in charge of deciding what's a crime
The CPC needs to be very careful here. Politicizing the judicial appointment process is not a road any country should go down. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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"I brought back free speech in America, it's back," he says, mere moments after Rep. Al Green was removed from the chamber... This is the sort of brilliance we are facing in this economic war. Elbows up, Canada, and take care of each other. This won't be easy but, together, we will make it.
