Tag: Canadian Constitution
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Alberta Explores Notwithstanding Clause for Three Transgender Laws: What It Means
Overview: Alberta’s Use of a Constitutional Tool In a bold and controversial political move, the Alberta government has tabled legislation to invoke the notwithstanding clause for three laws affecting transgender people. The move, rooted in Canada’s constitution, puts the province at the center of a broader national debate about the balance between provincial priorities and…
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Alberta Uses Notwithstanding Clause for Three Transgender Laws: What It Means
Overview: What happened in Alberta In a move that signals a significant shift in provincial governance, the Alberta government has tabled legislation to invoke the notwithstanding clause for three laws affecting transgender people. The move places Alberta at the center of a long-running national debate about the balance between provincial policy choices and constitutional protections.…