Andrew de Lange
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2/ Real freedom means everyone gets their rights defended in court, not just the people in power. Using the notwithstanding clause to avoid judicial review is cowardice, indeed.
Read Fae’s piece: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read Fae’s piece: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Alberta’s controversial move: Premier Smith’s charter rights suspension for trans youth
Invoking the notwithstanding clause before a court can make a ruling is cowardly, politically motivated and a dangerous precedent.
www.thestar.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
2/ Real freedom means everyone gets their rights defended in court, not just the people in power. Using the notwithstanding clause to avoid judicial review is cowardice, indeed.
Read Fae’s piece: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Read Fae’s piece: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
"quoted a political scientist to say that the “rise of the West was not made possible ‘by the superiority of its ideas or values or religion… but rather by its superiority in applying organized violence.'”
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
"quoted a political scientist to say that the “rise of the West was not made possible ‘by the superiority of its ideas or values or religion… but rather by its superiority in applying organized violence.'”