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Alberta's government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause this week to force teachers back to work and reportedly plans to use it again against trans kids in the coming days.
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This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith is running Alberta like a cosplay authoritarian because she’s too weak to govern like a Premier.
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
This week on ‘Whatever This Is’ we unpack why Danielle Smith is running Alberta like a cosplay authoritarian because she’s too weak to govern like a Premier.
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
We break down her fake “strongman” act, her panic over recall laws, and what Albertans can do to push back.
Follow for more #abpoli #ableg
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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David King sat at the Alberta cabinet table as the Minister of Education when the Notwithstanding Clause was discussed as part of the 1982 Constitution patriation project.
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
David King sat at the Alberta cabinet table as the Minister of Education when the Notwithstanding Clause was discussed as part of the 1982 Constitution patriation project.
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
David King sat at the Alberta cabinet table as the Minister of Education when the Notwithstanding Clause was discussed as part of the 1982 Constitution patriation project.
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
David King sat at the Alberta cabinet table as the Minister of Education when the Notwithstanding Clause was discussed as part of the 1982 Constitution patriation project.
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
He confirms it was never meant to be used the way it's being used by Smith's government now.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
November 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Once it's used, it's the slipperiest of slippery slopes.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
We can't allow politicians to pick and choose which rights they allow and which they effectively erase with the Clause.
As invoking the Notwithstanding Clause becomes normalized, no one's rights are safe. Left, right, or centre.
An important thread to read about the Smith government's use of the Notwithstanding Clause.
Take a moment to sign up and join the fight to save our Charter of Rights and Freedoms: savethecharter.ca
Take a moment to sign up and join the fight to save our Charter of Rights and Freedoms: savethecharter.ca
Using the Lougheed Doctrine, governments should only invoke the Notwithstanding clause if they have exhausted all other options.
This includes a full-throated, public defense of their law as placing "reasonable limits... as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society" (s1).
This includes a full-throated, public defense of their law as placing "reasonable limits... as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society" (s1).
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
An important thread to read about the Smith government's use of the Notwithstanding Clause.
Take a moment to sign up and join the fight to save our Charter of Rights and Freedoms: savethecharter.ca
Take a moment to sign up and join the fight to save our Charter of Rights and Freedoms: savethecharter.ca
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The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause.
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Anglican Diocese of Edmonton questions use of notwithstanding clause on teachers’ strike | CBC News
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.
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause.
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause.
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Anglican Diocese of Edmonton questions use of notwithstanding clause on teachers’ strike | CBC News
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.
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause.
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"In a time when democratic institutions around the world are becoming fragile, I believe it would be wise to step back from this action."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Notwithstanding Clause lets politicians override fundamental rights–freedom of expression, religion, and equality.
Left, right, or centre, no one's rights are safe.
Join us: savethecharter.ca
Left, right, or centre, no one's rights are safe.
Join us: savethecharter.ca
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Notwithstanding Clause lets politicians override fundamental rights–freedom of expression, religion, and equality.
Left, right, or centre, no one's rights are safe.
Join us: savethecharter.ca
Left, right, or centre, no one's rights are safe.
Join us: savethecharter.ca
Reposted by Forward Canada
Alberta's government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause this week to force teachers back to work and reportedly plans to use it again against trans kids in the coming days.
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Alberta's government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause this week to force teachers back to work and reportedly plans to use it again against trans kids in the coming days.
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
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Left, right, or centre, your rights could be next. Why no one should support the use of the Notwithstanding Clause. #abpoli #ableg
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
November 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Reposted by Forward Canada
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
November 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Reposted by Forward Canada
Good simple explanation of the dangers of the misuse of the Notwithstanding Clause.
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
November 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Good simple explanation of the dangers of the misuse of the Notwithstanding Clause.
Left, right, or centre, your rights could be next. Why no one should support the use of the Notwithstanding Clause. #abpoli #ableg
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
November 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Reposted by Forward Canada
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'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
November 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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#wakeupalberta
Please take a moment, follow forward Canada, and sign this petition. This is very important to get the message to as many Albertans as possible and to get enough signatures to help make changes for a better Alberta.
Please take a moment, follow forward Canada, and sign this petition. This is very important to get the message to as many Albertans as possible and to get enough signatures to help make changes for a better Alberta.
Alberta's government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause this week to force teachers back to work and reportedly plans to use it again against trans kids in the coming days.
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
When governments can override rights with one vote, no one is safe. Sign the petition to defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
#wakeupalberta
Please take a moment, follow forward Canada, and sign this petition. This is very important to get the message to as many Albertans as possible and to get enough signatures to help make changes for a better Alberta.
Please take a moment, follow forward Canada, and sign this petition. This is very important to get the message to as many Albertans as possible and to get enough signatures to help make changes for a better Alberta.
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
November 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
'Whatever This Is' is back, and we're starting with a doozy. We unpack Canada's fast lane to authoritarianism—The Notwithstanding Clause.
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
Follow @forwardcanada.bsky.social for more. #abpoli #ableg #canpoli
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We saw how fast a country can fall just watching the US.
We saw how fast a country can fall just watching the US.
Once one government learns it can override your fundamental rights, every government learns it can too. That’s the danger of the Notwithstanding Clause. It teaches power to ignore accountability.
Draw the line. Defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
Draw the line. Defend the Charter.
savethecharter.ca
URGENT – Stop Alberta's government from overriding the Charter of Rights
Alberta Premier Smith plans to use the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
savethecharter.ca
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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We saw how fast a country can fall just watching the US.
We saw how fast a country can fall just watching the US.
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Bill 2 is a serious abuse of power by the Alberta Government and must not stand.
We invite all Albertans to sign up, send a letter to the Premier, and join the fight to stop this abuse of power: savethecharter.ca
We invite all Albertans to sign up, send a letter to the Premier, and join the fight to stop this abuse of power: savethecharter.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Bill 2 is a serious abuse of power by the Alberta Government and must not stand.
We invite all Albertans to sign up, send a letter to the Premier, and join the fight to stop this abuse of power: savethecharter.ca
We invite all Albertans to sign up, send a letter to the Premier, and join the fight to stop this abuse of power: savethecharter.ca
Reposted by Forward Canada
From the Canadian Bar Association, Alberta branch
cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...
#Alberta #ableg #cdnpoli #Canada
cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...
#Alberta #ableg #cdnpoli #Canada
October 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
From the Canadian Bar Association, Alberta branch
cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...
#Alberta #ableg #cdnpoli #Canada
cba-alberta.org/news/cba-alb...
#Alberta #ableg #cdnpoli #Canada