Anglican Bishop Criticizes Alberta Government over Use of Notwithstanding Clause

Provinces’ cavalier use of Notwithstanding Clause a dangerous sign

There should be a political cost for using the clause; unfortunately, there isn’t

Anglican Diocese of Edmonton questions use of notwithstanding clause on teachers’ strike

The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.

Anglican Diocese questions Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause on teachers

Bishop Stephen London said denying one group's fundamental rights has deeper implications that could interfere with people's freedom of conscience and religion.

Anglican bishop criticizes Alberta government over use of notwithstanding clause

Edmonton’s Anglican bishop is criticizing the Alberta government’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause to end a strike by the province’s teachers, calling the “deeper implications” of the move “sobering.”

Alberta forcing teachers back to work is a historic loss

Premier Danielle Smith has used the ‘notwithstanding clause’ to shield the strike-breaking bill from a court challenge.

Taxpayers win as Alberta ends costly teachers’ strike

Alberta rejected union pressure, and saved taxpayers from another costly payout The post Taxpayers win as Alberta ends costly teachers’ strike first appeared on Calgary's Business.