Podcasts about notwithstanding clause

As Canada navigates turbulent political waters, with Poilievre's so-called "Clown Party" causing disarray and Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsing a controversial new pipeline for Alberta, the stakes have never been higher. Premier Danielle Smith's alarming use of the Notwithstanding Clause highlights a troubling trend toward authoritarianism, raising unsettling questions about our unity and future. In response to these pressing challenges, military veteran Bonnie Critchley has taken a courageous stand by running for the Alberta Party. She believes it is crucial to safeguard our democracy against both foreign and domestic threats. This is a pivotal moment for patriots who care deeply about the values that define our nation. Join us for an essential conversation about what it truly means to be a patriot in these dark and chaotic times. Your voice is vital—subscribe, share, and comment to help foster a thriving pro-democracy community that stands ready to protect our rights and freedoms. Together, we can make a difference!#alberta #canada #elbowsup #ontario #tradewar #trump #canadanews #poilievre #canadastrong #canadastrong #carney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent weeks the provincial government has used the notwithstanding clause four times, after not touching it for more than two decades. Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a powerful piece of legislation – so why use it now to put teachers back to work, and to push forward legislation impacting transgender youth? This week we take a deep dive into our province's history with the notwithstanding clause. Plus we speak to an Edmonton law student about their own deep dive into Section 33, and why they wanted to help others understand it.

Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms — the so-called "notwithstanding clause" — allows governments, both provincial and federal, to override sweeping sections of the other rights the Charter grants. It was intended as a last resort to prevent federal and judicial overreach, leaving power with elected officials, accountable to voters. A compromise demanded by premiers like Alberta's Peter Lougheed, the constitution almost certainly wouldn't exist without it.Since enacted in 1982, the clause has been very rarely used outside of Quebec. But in recent years, politicians have been using it — or promising to — more and more. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has now used it twice in less than month to preempt court challenges on controversial labour and transgender youth laws.University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley explains why governments are increasingly invoking this supposed last resort to achieve their goals, and the tensions it exposes in Canadian democracy.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

It's no breaking news that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is an authoritarian. Specifically, a “libertarian-authoritarian”. As concerned Canadians, what can we do about it? Join Bill Kelly and Markham Hislop of Energi Media/ while they discuss breaking political news stories sweeping Western Canada, offering easy-to-understand political context and breaking down politics news stories and questions like:- Should we take Western separation from Canada seriously?- Does Danielle Smith even take the Western Separation referendum seriously?- Why is it so dangerous that she's invoked the Notwithstanding Clause several times?- And what is the antidote to all this MAGA-style politics overtaking Canadian politics in the West? - PLUS: Everything you need to know about Danielle Smith's direct links to MAGA, from her days as leader of the Wild Rose Party, a political talk show host and oil and gas lobbyist till now.Tune in to Episode 283 of The Bill Kelly Podcast (with Markham Hislop of @EnergiMedia) for conversations in critical times!This episode was recorded on November 21, 2025.Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill's work! THANK YOU!Subscribe to Markham's Substack: https://substack.com/@markhamhislopBecome a podcast member to hear Bill's stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes' on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/0PuxQ6X5NnIFURTHER READING:Find the article when it's published on Markham's Substack: https://substack.com/@markhamhislopSubscribe to Energi Media: https://www.youtube.com/@EnergiMedia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

The notwithstanding clause is playing a starring role in Alberta politics. Invoked twice in a few weeks, on 4 pieces of legislation, affecting teachers and transgender Albertans. What do you want to know about the clause?

When it comes to the Team Canada approach to fighting tariffs, the rubber hits the road in the provinces and territories — and with a growing list of major projects. Missing from the list so far is a pipeline from Alberta to B.C., a lightning rod for some very familiar-feeling inter-provincial disputes. Host Amanda Lang talks to Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, about her optimism around pipeline plans, dealing with separatist sentiment and why Alberta recently used the notwithstanding clause.

Greg Brady spoke with Kathryn Marshall, Lawyer and Partner at Marshall Law about Justice Minister Sean Fraser dismisses using notwithstanding clause to overturn ruling on child pornography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Kathryn Marshall, Lawyer and Partner at Marshall Law about Justice Minister Sean Fraser dismisses using notwithstanding clause to overturn ruling on child pornography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strap in!It's our episode we recorded live in Calgary on October 25th and it's ALL about the notwithstanding clause!We start off with a crash course on the notwithstanding clause, what Albertans need to know the UCP are going to be targeting with it and why their spin doesn't spin!From there, we move to our panel discussion with political scientist Dr Duane Bratt, Associate Law Professor Lorian Hardcastle, ATA Local 38 President Stephani Clements and boots on the ground outreach worker with the Street Cats Cecelia Fraser!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

In this episode: Amazon's union negotiations, cautious compensation trends, fresh EDI insights, the Blue Jays' impact on workplace culture and other topics.Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates.In British Columbia, workers at Amazon's Delta facility (YVR-2) represented by Unifor, are starting to negotiate their first collective agreement with the company | Speed-ups and workload dominate discussions at Amazon bargaining table | Unifor Labour leaders in Alberta are pledging an unprecedented response after the provincial government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to end a three-week teachers' strike involving over 50,000 educators | Labour leaders vow ‘unprecedented response' as Alberta uses notwithstanding clause The Manitoba government has added 832 new teaching positions since October 2023 | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Adds 800 Teachers in Two Years Eckler's 2026 Compensation Planning Survey, based on responses from 504 Canadian organizations, reveals a modest national average base salary increase of 3.3%, down from last year's 3.4% | Eckler Compensation Workplaces across Canada are tapping into the electric buzz of the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff run to boost employee engagement — win or lose | OK Blue Jays, let's boost engagement | HRD Canada A new survey from Toronto Metropolitan University reveals that the majority of Canadian workers still view equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives positively despite media chatter about backlash | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Backlash? What Canadian Workers Really Think - Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney has met with the President of China on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in South Korea. And while he didn't say whether the meeting produced any changes in trade policies, he did describe it as a ‘turning point’ in the Canada-China relationship. We dig deeper with Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada’s Ambassador to China from 2012 to 2016. In just a matter of hours, the Toronto Blue Jays could be celebrating a World Series title, and their first since 1993. All they need is one more win against the defending champions. TSN’s Aaron Korolnek joins us with a preview of tonight's Game 6 at Rogers Centre. Why do people love scary movies so much? Plus, is the early-November time change really bad for our health? We pose those burning questions to CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Sebastian Skamski, a former Director of Media Relations for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, joins today's spooky setting. So does Laura D’Angelo, the Vice-President of National Strategy at Enterprise Canada. Topic 1: Next week's budget vote could bring down the Carney government, but what are the odds of that? Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says today's youth have 'sacrificed enough', as he solidifies his messaging around Budget 2025. Is that a good deck of cards to play? Topic 3: Earlier this week, the Alberta government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to end a weeks-old teachers strike. Will this move come back to bite Premier Danielle Smith? Topic 4: What is the best Halloween candy, and why? There is only one right answer. Topic 5: For the first time since 1993, the World Series is within reach for Canada's Team. All the Blue Jays need is one more win at Rogers Centre. And as the Canada-U.S. trade war drags on, how much would it mean for a Canadian squad to claim an American-dominated trophy?

On Episode 107, we discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause to immunize her back-to-work legislation for teachers, and we explain a failed proposal in B.C. to ban certain land acknowledgments. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-2, the Back to School Act (Alberta Legislature)Land Acknowledgement Prohibition Act (Dallas Brodie on X)NDP leadership hopefuls line up to condemn Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause to end teachers' strike (National Post)Most members of B.C.'s legislature vote against bill to stop land acknowledgements (CTV News)Tensions flare at Richmond meeting over Cowichan title decision (Vancouver Sun)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:20 - Is Alberta justified in using the notwithstanding clause to legislate teachers back to work?, by Geoffrey Sigalet 8:00 - MAID is devaluing the lives of Canadians with dementia, by Daniel Zekveld 14:37 - 'Canada finds itself on the outside looking in': Trump's trade tantrum reveals deeper Canada-U.S. tensions beyond the Reagan ad, by The Hub Staff This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/ Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

Joining Elias on today's Big 5 were Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program & Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Among the topics discussed by Andrew and Akil, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Prime Minister Mark Carney saw the controversial TV ad that pushed Donald Trump to walk away from trade talks and threaten new tariffs against Canada A month after saying he might leave Quebec, businessman Andrew Lutfy has returned to the fray with his criticism of the François Legault government The Alberta government will use the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work

Naheed Nenshi is the Leader of the Opposition of Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWho gets the last word in Canada's democracy: judges or elected lawmakers? Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele unpack the politics and law of the notwithstanding clause, tracing its 1982 origins as a grand bargain that paired constitutional rights with parliamentary supremacy and a five year sunset. Using Quebec's secularism law as a live test case, they explain why some rights like voting cannot be overridden and how current fights over bike lanes and speed cameras pull courts into policy making. They debate proposed “guardrails” such as supermajority requirements, argue that any real limits would need a formal constitutional amendment, and warn that frequent use could normalize section 33 and water down the Charter. The result is a sharp, timely primer on how law, politics, and accountability collide when governments invoke the clause. Listen For1:20 Who gets the last word in Canada's democracy, courts or parliament?3:50 Why can't the notwithstanding clause override voting rights under section 3?6:01 Could bike lanes or speed camera rollbacks trigger Charter challenges on safety?7:26 Why was section 33 created and how does the five year sunset tie to elections?14:16 Should Canada add guardrails like a supermajority to use the notwithstanding clause?

A legal battle is underway over the notwithstanding clause, which allows governments to override “[certain] rights of Canadians” that are protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It's a tool provincial governments have invoked often in recent years.But the federal government is bringing the dispute to the Supreme Court, asking it to consider new limits on the clause. Divisions over that legal review are breaking out, with five conservative premiers calling on Ottawa to back off.Globe columnist Andrew Coyne joins us to talk about the roots of this battle. He argues that there's a deeper fight going on – that is not about the notwithstanding clause but rather, longstanding grievances with the Charter itself.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The notwithstanding clause allows governments to set aside certain charter rights and supersede the courts on decisions. Quebec's Bill 21 has set up the latest fight between the premiers and the prime minister over how it can be used. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the historic precedents that set out its use. Ontario's handling of the Skills Development Fund is under the microscope following an auditor general's report, so a minister attending a lobbyist's wedding in Paris has the opposition's hackles up. Steve and John Michael delve into the optics and what the other parties may do. Doug Ford received a letter from 20 municipalities asking him to consider exemptions to his ban on automated speed enforcement cameras, specifically allowing them in school zones. Steve and JMM discuss the premier's response. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-who-wants-to-lead-the-ontario-liberals JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-is-fords-crown-royal-threat-a-distraction Explainer on the Notwithstanding clause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcGuYh_cEg Ontario labour minister attended lobbyist's wedding after granting his clients millions in training funds: https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/ontario-labour-minister-attended-lobbyists-wedding-after-granting-his-clients-millions-in-training-funds-11318999 Vehicles registered to Ford cabinet ministers caught by speed cameras more than 20 times: https://globalnews.ca/news/11463735/ontario-cabinet-minister-vehicle-speeding-ticketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mississauga university student union hosted an event “honouring our martyrs” where they quoted Hamas death toll numbers among those killed in the Israel-Hamas war. Several Canadian premiers are united against Prime Minister Mark Carney's bid to limit provinces' right to use the notwithstanding clause. The Liberals and Bloc Québécois have stopped a Conservative motion which would have removed birthright citizenship from a Liberal bill which would grant citizenship to over an estimated 100,000 people. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

This week's Open Sources Guelph is going to the birds! Both of our main topics this week intersects with the Supreme Court of Canada, which is presently tackling the extent of federal and provincial separation of powers and whether or not food inspectors can do their job when it comes to animal control and infectious disease. In non-court news, we will talk to a city councillor about planning in Guelph, and whether that's going to the birds... This Thursday, October 2, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: 33 and Me. The Notwithstanding Clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was a necessary compromise in getting the Constitution approved in 1982, but is there a chance that it's being abused by provincial governments who don't want the bother and hassle of judicial oversight? That is the question the federal government wants answered after they entered the chat with a factum in the case over Quebec's Bill 21, but is this a question we need answered? The Birds. There were a lot of eyes on a B.C. ostrich farm last week when it was announced that the 300 some-odd birds there would be allowed to live until the Supreme Court here's the full case. On the one hand, this seems like a silly news story, but when you dig a little deeper there's actually a lot driving this case from anti-government sentiment to fringe healthcare influencers. Get you shovel out as we go behind the ostriches (so to speak). More to Chew On. Guelph City Council has dealing with two pretty big planning files a couple of weeks ago, one concerned the redevelopment of a popular corner in the south end and one concerning the block plans for the Guelph Innovation District property. The two projects have big questions that require big answers, and to get them we host Ward 6 City Councillor Ken Yee Chew this week to get his perspective as a planner and a politician. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

Should there be a limit on usage of notwithstanding clause in Canada?

Constitutional law is often seen as the domain of courts and legal scholars, but one provision—the notwithstanding clause—has become a flashpoint in Canada's ongoing debate over the balance of power between legislatures and the judiciary.Once a political safety valve that sealed the deal for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982, section 33 is now at the center of a national conversation about who should have the final say on fundamental rights.To unpack the history and stakes of this debate, Professor Geof Sigalet joins Peter Copeland to explain how the notwithstanding clause was born out of provincial insistence on preserving democratic self-government, and how its use has evolved in response to rising judicial activism and federal-provincial tensions.Sigalet delves into the recent controversies surrounding Quebec's Bill 21 and the federal government's intervention, highlighting the clause's role as both a shield for provincial autonomy and a lightning rod for national debate. As courts and governments clash over the limits of the notwithstanding clause, the future of Canada's constitutional balance hangs in the balance.

U.S. President Donald Trump is back to talking about making Canada a '51st state' after imposing new tariffs on key industries. On today's show: Political reaction to the latest developments in the trade war CTV News Washington bureau chief Joy Malbon explains the U.S. government shutdown Marion Sandilands, constitutional lawyer and partner with Conway LLP, joins Vassy to help answer this week's Explainer question: What is the Notwithstanding Clause? The Daily Debrief panel with Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo and Stephanie Levitz The Business Council of Canada is warning of an "investment crisis" ahead of the 2025 federal budget

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan are joined by Alise Mills to break down the Liberal gun grab and its ties to Quebec politics, explore the chaos within the BC Conservative leadership, and cover the bizarre case of ostrich culling in British Columbia.

This week, Paul and Adam discuss the news that Lisa Banfield (along with two co-authors, her sister Maureen, and writer Sherri Aikenhead) has written a book about her experiences with NS mass shooter Gabriel Wortman. The book is set for release in January, 2026. The guys deconstruct the news release, and predict what might be included in the upcoming work.Also covered this week is the news that dogs have been brought in from out of province by the RCMP to assist with the search for missing Pictou County children Jack and Lilly Sullivan, the arrest of Deputy Commissioner David Teboul, and the arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada on whether provinces are entitled to use and reuse the notwithstanding clause of the constitution (the Federal gov't says that invoking the notwithstanding clause every five years undermines the rights of Canadians such that it should not be permitted).

Canada's Supreme Court has been asked to rule on Quebec's ban on religious clothing in the public service, and whether the Constitution's "notwithstanding" clause can be used indefinitely. Peter Mazereeuw speaks with University of Ottawa law professor Natasha Bakht about what's happening, and what's at stake. 

As we stand on the brink of a potential World War III, the recent moves by world leaders shine a stark light on the dire situation we face. Leaders like Zelensky and PM Mark Carney emerge as pivotal figures who embody hope and solutions, while figures such as Trump and Netanyahu are increasingly viewed as obstacles to progress. The urgency of the moment is underscored by Secretary Hegseth's call to all generals to gather —a move that seems more theatrical than strategic—as tensions rise with Putin provocatively challenging NATO.Even high-profile personalities like Jimmy Kimmel and James Comey are feeling the heat of the rising tide of fascism. The climate is more charged than ever, and we must not remain passive.Meanwhile, Premiers Danielle Smith of Alberta and Doug Ford of Ontario are protesting Mark Carney's court challenge on the Notwithstanding Clause.In this era of chaos, the Scandal Panel, featuring voices like Keith Leslie, Mark Cripps, and Host Laura Babcock, has risen to defend our fundamental rights, passionately advocating for freedom of speech and democracy in the face of a global shift towards autocracy. Now is the time for us to unite and take action. We cannot afford to be silent. Join this pro-democracy community by commenting, subscribing, liking, and sharing. Together, we can stand firm against the forces threatening our freedoms and build a future where democracy prevails. Your voice matters—let's make it heard!

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Show Note - No KTT tomorrow - Friday the 26th, 27 maybe 28,Digital ID in England is coming,Hate crime is top priority, not the violent crime we see in our cities that is wildly out of step with historical norms,Carney does nothing and announces it publicly (cabinet retreat to find spending cuts x 2)Designating antifa terrorist,H1b visa to 100k per instance3 strikes law? Checklist for going live:Name of stream changedIntro songGood Morning, Everyone! Today is date#Cpd #lpc, #ppc, #ndp, #canadianpolitics, #humor, #funny, #republican, #maga, #mcga,Sign Up for the Full ShowLocals (daily video)Sample Showshttps://canadapoli2.locals.com/ Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadapoli/subscribePrivate Full podcast audio https://canadapoli.com/feed/canadapoliblue/Buy subscriptions here (daily video and audio podcast):https://canadapoli.cm/canadapoli-subscriptions/Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/CanadaPoli/videosMe on Telegramhttps://t.me/realCanadaPoliMe on Rumblehttps://rumble.com/user/CanadaPoli Me on Odysseyhttps://odysee.com/@CanadaPoli:f Me on Bitchutehttps://www.bitchute.com/channel/l55JBxrgT3Hf/ Podcast RSShttps://anchor.fm/s/e57706d8/podcast/rss

Are Temporary Foreign Workers standing in the way of Canadians finding work? As premiers of different political stripes call for an overhaul to Canada's TFW program, former Notley NDP cabinet minister Shannon Phillips and Pierre Poilievre's former communications director Ben Woodfinden (2:40) hash it out on Real Talk in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ We analyze Liberal vs. Conservative approaches to immigration policy, and how effective "anger" can be in advancing political priorities (26:00). Stick around for healthy debate on Canada's new trade agreement with Mexico (32:00), Alberta's plan to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause on three transgender laws (38:30), and citizenship markers on driver's licenses (47:00).  MORE on SHANNON and BEN'S WORK: https://mbpolicy.com/ 54:00 | Wayne has a word of warning for podcasters, Ross says Jimmy Kimmel deserves his fate, Robert has words of warning about a "both sides" approach, "29 Tilers," Edward, and Peter are pissed about Jespo's interview with the Prime Minister, and Kayne says it's time to put on your poppy. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  When you visit the DQs in Palisades, Namao, Newcastle, Westmount, and Baseline Road, be sure to tell 'em Real Talk sent you!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Consultants,Blanchette talking about supporting alberta in it's separatist move,Woods restrictions lifted,What is beans for women for empowerment?Digital idGovernment funding of antifa,Going after the screens and blind trusts,Attacking the Not withstanding clause - no notwithstanding clause no confederation,Checklist for going live:Name of stream changedIntro songGood Morning, Everyone! Today is date#Cpd #lpc, #ppc, #ndp, #canadianpolitics, #humor, #funny, #republican, #maga, #mcga,Sign Up for the Full ShowLocals (daily video)Sample Showshttps://canadapoli2.locals.com/ Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadapoli/subscribePrivate Full podcast audio https://canadapoli.com/feed/canadapoliblue/Buy subscriptions here (daily video and audio podcast):https://canadapoli.cm/canadapoli-subscriptions/Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/CanadaPoli/videosMe on Telegramhttps://t.me/realCanadaPoliMe on Rumblehttps://rumble.com/user/CanadaPoli Me on Odysseyhttps://odysee.com/@CanadaPoli:f Me on Bitchutehttps://www.bitchute.com/channel/l55JBxrgT3Hf/ Podcast RSShttps://anchor.fm/s/e57706d8/podcast/rss

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Canada's Justice Minister is tabling a bill to beef up the country's criminal offenses, with new charges aimed at fighting against the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia in Canada. We dig deeper with Chris Lewis, CTV's Public Safety Analyst and a former OPP Commissioner. The feds are requesting limitations for future usage of the Notwithstanding Clause, a move that the Quebec government describes as a 'direct attack' on Bill 21. CTV political commentator Scott Reid chimes in with his two cents, as work officially resumes at the House of Commons. A 1-on-1 conversation with Ana Poilievre, as she launches a brand-new seasonal magazine. Today's discussion focuses on women in business, as well as the shifting political landscape. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Hill and Knowlton senior vice-president Chris Day and Northstar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: The House of Commons is back in session. So is the leader of Canada's Conservatives. And now, we have a date for the Fall Budget. We deliver the key takeaways from Week 1, and the narratives to keep in mind as the Fall Session carries on. Topic 2: The United States has officially triggered a review of CUSMA. What happens next? Topic 3: A few days ago, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel Live off the airwaves indefinitely, as the late-night host got into some hot water. But according to reports, they might have a change of heart if he promises to 'turn the temperature down'. This comes months after Stephen Colbert's late-night program was scheduled for the guillotine. What does this tell us about the future of late-night comedy? Topic 4: Living in a world with A.I. friends - Yay or Nay? Topic 5: As more and more Beer Stores become obsolete, we need new places to bring our unwanted empties. Should beer always be sold in a bottle?

Richard French, Former Liberal cabinet minister in the Bourassa government

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Canadian goods that are destined for the United States are now facing 35 percent tariffs, going up from the previously-implemented 25 percent. This comes as Canada failed to reach a new trade agreement with the Trump administration before the August 1st deadline. Frank McKenna, a former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, offers his analysis to the complex trade situation between North America's biggest neighbours. CFIB President Dan Kelly weighs in on the ongoing trade war, and its overall impact on Canada's small businesses. E-Talk’s Lainey Lui has the latest gossip on Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. Is this a blossoming friendship, or is it something much bigger? Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features Navigator principal Sharan Kaur and CJAD 800 Montreal show host Elias Makos. Topic 1: Canada fails to secure a new trade deal with the United States. Topic 2: What happens next on the trade file? Topic 3: Questions about Canada's courts, the Charter, and the Notwithstanding Clause. Topic 4: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry - A friendship or something bigger? Topic 5: What’s the deal with U.S. President Trump's lock screen?

CUPE has joined with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, the Canadian Labour Congress and other labour organizations to demand an end to the use of the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "Every Stitch." "Every Stitch" used with permission. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.  

If it walks like a Trump, quacks like a Trump, and looks like a Trump… Let's dive into some unsavoury truths about the racist underpinnings of Pierre Poilievre's “Canada First” campaign, including his comments regarding the regressive notion of “Defunding Wokeism” and erasure of Canada's history during his interview with fellow far-right ideologue, Jordan Peterson. We will also talk about the dangers of his promise to invoke the Notwithstanding Clause, and suspend Charter Rights and Freedoms.In this episode of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the upcoming Canada Elections 2025, highlighting parallels between ultra right-wing political figures Donald Trump and Pierre Poilievre. He emphasizes the importance of engagement in democracy and critiques the ideological control over education. Kelly also addresses the existence of racism in Canada and warns against the implications of the notwithstanding clause, advocating for the protection of civil rights and freedoms.Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinDon't forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/SubStack: billkelly.substack.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Engagement and Election Insights02:47 Comparing Political Figures: Trump and Poliev06:03 Education and Ideological Control08:57 Racism in Canada: Acknowledgment and Action11:54 The Notwithstanding Clause and Its ImplicationsFURTHER READINGAbout 90% of migrants sent to El Salvador lacked U.S. criminal recordhttps://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-10/about-90-of-migrants-sent-to-el-salvador-lacked-u-s-criminal-recordIn Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ‘woke ideology' in science funding: Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party is trying to topple Liberal government in 28 April electionhttps://www.science.org/content/article/canadian-election-top-conservative-candidate-vows-end-woke-ideology-science-fundingFrom dog whistles to blaring horns, Poilievre makes his casehttps://theconversation.com/from-dog-whistles-to-blaring-horns-poilievre-makes-his-case-246970In the U.S., defying the courts is a constitutional crisis. In Canada, it's a simple matter of paperworkhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-in-the-us-defying-the-courts-is-a-constitutional-crisis-in-canada-its/HASHTAGS#BreakingNews#News#Politics#politicalnews#newsupdate#canadanews#AmericanNews#CanadaElection#canadianpolitics#CanadianNews#podcast#NewsPodcast#PoliticalPodcast#Politics#News#PoliticalCommentary#Election2025#NewsUpdates#PoliticalDebate#PoliticalInsights#CurrentAffairs#NewsCommentary#PoliticalCommentary#TodayNews#NewsToday#USNews This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre re-ignited debate about Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Poilievre is pledging to use the Notwithstanding Clause to bring in justice reforms, including reviving Harper-era consecutive life sentences that were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Host David Smith speaks with constitutional law expert Professor Eric Adams from the University of Alberta about why this section of the Canadian constitution is so controversial.We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Do “tough on crime” policies work, and are they even legal? Is it a big deal that Pierre Poilievre used government money to host not one, but two, golf tournaments? And why are Conservatives such hypocrites, when it comes to Mark Carney's investments? In Episode 121 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the upcoming general election and the leaders' debates. He provides updates on Pierre Poilievre's compliance agreement with Elections Canada, critiques Poilievre's attacks on Mark Carney, and examines the historical context of the 'get tough on crime' agenda. Kelly also delves into the implications of the notwithstanding clause and emphasizes the importance of public engagement in political discourse, inviting listeners to participate in the upcoming live debate coverage.Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/SubStack: billkelly.substack.com/FURTHER READINGConservative MPs attack Carney for his work at Brookfield. They also invested in its companies: Deputy leader Melissa Lantsman held an undisclosed number of shares in 2024, documents showhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-election-brookfield-corp-conservative-party-mp-investments-mark-carney-1.7511153Average annual inmate expenditures for federal correctional services in Canada from FY 2010 to FY 2021https://www.statista.com/statistics/563028/average-annual-inmate-federal-correctional-services-canada/Mandatory minimum sentences should be recognized as failed sentencing practicehttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion/mandatory-minimum-sentences-should-be-recognized-as-failed-sentencing-practice/331377#:~:text=And%20in%202017%20a%20federal,as%20a%20result%20of%20higherCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to the Election and Podcast Engagement03:06 Pierre Poliev's Compliance Agreement and Political Accountability06:00 Critique of Tough on Crime Policies09:18 The Notwithstanding Clause and Its Implications12:09 Engagement and Upcoming Leaders Debate16:59 Thank you, Wissenz Law 905 522 1102HASHTAGS#Politics#newsupdate#canadanews#BreakingNews#News#Politics#newsupdate#canadanews#AmericanNews#CanadaElection#canadianpolitics#CanadianNews#podcast#NewsPodcast#PoliticalPodcast#Politics#News#PoliticalNews#BreakingNews#PoliticalCommentary#Election2025#NewsUpdates#PoliticalDebate#PoliticalInsights#CurrentAffairs#NewsCommentary#PoliticalCommentary#TodayNews#newstoday #toughoncrime #crime #lawandorder This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Does the Notwithstanding clause turn off rights protected by the Charter? Does it preserve those rights by requiring courts to stay silent while legislatures alone interpret their bounds? Or are courts always available to provide a remedy? This episode features political science professor Geoffrey Sigalet and lawyer Eric Mendelsohn. For further reading, take a look at the following articles: Grégoire Webber, Eric Mendelsohn & Robert Leckey  "The faulty received wisdom around the notwithstanding clause" (Policy Options, 2019) Maxime St-Hilaire and Xavier Foccroulle Ménard, "Nothing to Declare: A Response to Grégoire Webber, Eric Mendelsohn, Robert Leckey, and Léonid Sirota on the Effects of the Notwithstanding Clause" (Constitutional Forum, 2020) Grégoire Webber, “Notwithstanding rights, review, or remedy? On the notwithstanding clause and the operation of legislation” (University of Toronto Law Journal, 2021) Robert Leckey & Eric Mendelsohn, “The Notwithstanding Clause: Legislatures, Courts, and the Electorate” ( University of Toronto Law Journal,   2022) Geoffrey Sigalet, "The Truck and the Brakes: Understanding the Charter's Limitations and Notwithstanding Clauses Symmetrically" (Supreme Court Law Review, 2022) Grégoire Webber, “The notwithstanding clause, the operation of legislation, and judicial review” (Queen's University Legal Research Paper, 2022) Geoffrey Sigalet, “Legislated Rights as Trumps: Why the Notwithstanding Clause Overrides Judicial Review” (Osgoode Hall Law Journal, 2023)

Greg Brady focused in on Premier Doug Ford couldn't wait to start ripping up bike lanes in the city of Toronto. Next, mayors across Ontario are asking Premier Doug Ford to use the notwithstanding clause to override a court decision preventing municipalities from clearing homeless encampments if their shelters are full. Guelph Mayor, Cam Guthrie, talks about the importance of giving municipalities more autonomy. Lastly, Deputy Mayor, Jennifer McKelvie, regarding the city's plan to ready itself for Taylor Swift's big arrival.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elias Makos caps off the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Jonathan Kalles, Senior Director at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Bloc Québécois is proposing to invoke the notwithstanding clause to prevent judges from dismissing cases involving violent and serious crimes Liberal MP and Health Minister Mark Holland suggests taking your kids on a road trip this summer means you don't care about the future of the planet Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of his hush-money trial The Parti Quebecois wants each classroom to have a Quebec flag in it

Last week Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appeared before a meeting of the Canadian Police Association. He made some comments about the constitution, human rights and the notwithstanding clause. What do you make of Poilievre's remarks? News panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta share their opinions. From the May 10, 2024, episode.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre recently suggested that, if elected, he might use the notwithstanding clause to push through criminal law reform. The clause has never been used before at the federal level --though it has been used provincially. Eric Adams is a law professor at the University of Alberta who specializes in constitutional law. He answered your questions about the notwithstanding clause and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed that his efforts to keep criminals behind bars will be constitutional, telling the Canadian Police Association he will “make them constitutional using whatever tools the constitution allows me to use to make them constitutional. I think you know exactly what I mean.” It looks like he's teasing the first ever federal use of the Charter's notwithstanding clause. True North's Andrew Lawton weighs in on why that matters. Also, the capital gains tax hike proposed in the federal budget is the ‘final nail in the business investment coffin,' one economic analyst says. Jake Fuss from the Fraser Institute joins to explain why. Plus, British Columbia has asked the federal government to reverse its pilot project on decriminalizing drug use in public spaces just one year into the three year trial. Is this finally a recognition of failure on the part of the drug-permissive B.C. government? Centre for Responsible Drug Policy founder Adam Zivo joins to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To mark the end of 2023, we're taking a look back at some of our favourite episodes from this past year. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, and please stay tuned to the feed for new episodes coming in 2024.Happy new year! --------------------------------------------------------------ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:Over the next few months, we're likely to find out how well Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms actually protects marginalized groups. A divisive policy enacted in Saskatchewan would require students to obtain parental consent before using a different name or pronouns at school. Advocates say the policy will out transgender kids in potentially dangerous homes. A challenge to the policy is currently before the courts, but rather than wait for an answer, Premier Scott Moe plans to use the "nuclear option"—the notwithstanding clause—to push the policy through. This will likely spark protests, court challenges and perhaps even an escalating response from the federal government. It's a complex and compelling governmental battle—with some of the country's most vulnerable kids caught in the middle of it...GUEST: Charlotte Dalwood, freelance journalist specializing in legal issues, writing in Xtra magazine

Over the next few months, we're likely to find out how well Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms actually protects marginalized groups. A divisive policy enacted in Saskatchewan would require students to obtain parental consent before using a different name or pronouns at school. Advocates say the policy will out transgender kids in potentially dangerous homes. A challenge to the policy is currently before the courts, but rather than wait for an answer, Premier Scott Moe plans to use the "nuclear option"—the notwithstanding clause—to push the policy through. This will likely spark protests, court challenges and perhaps even an escalating response from the federal government. It's a complex and compelling governmental battle—with some of the country's most vulnerable kids caught in the middle of it...GUEST: Charlotte Dalwood, freelance journalist specializing in legal issues, writing in Xtra magazine

Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen speaks with human rights advocate and former federal minister Irwin Cotler about Canada's complicated history with Nazis, author Alicia Elliott shares her new novel exploring motherhood and Indigenous life, law professor Carissima Mathen explains the notwithstanding clause and the most recent attempts to invoke it, Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the threat that misinformation poses to medical and scientific progress, and feminist writer Caitlin Moran makes the case for more open discussion about the issues facing men and boys. Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Sept. 29, 2023 - Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe says he will use the notwithstanding clause to veto a judge's ruling on the province's school pronoun policy. Power and Politics speaks with federal Justice Minister Arif Virani. Plus, where does reconciliation fall on the federal government's list of priorities eight years into the Liberals' mandate? We ask Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu.