Podcasts about notwithstanding clause

The Saskatoon new public library is on track to open in 2027. But it still has many asking questions about the $150-million price tag and what taxpayers can expect in return. Bronwyn Eyre, Saskatchewan's former attorney general and justice minister and senior fellow at the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy, is one of those voices who has been critical of the project. She joins Brent to talk about this and her recent piece on the Notwithstanding Clause.

Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Welcome to episode 8.20, a conversation with AFL President Gil McGowan and it's a no holds barred chat on the plan that organized labour has for a day of action on May 29th to push back against the UCP. But we don't just talk about that day of action...This conversation includes Gil's explanation for what happened to the General Strike that Albertans were told to expect in the aftermath of the UCP stripping teachers of their charter rights with the use of the Notwithstanding Clause and we ask the hard question, what are Gil and others willing to put on the line to stand up to the UCP. And the answer will probably surprise you!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 Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Last month, a major constitutional showdown took place before the Supreme Court of Canada. Over four days of hearings, the court heard from a record number of interveners in quite possibly the biggest and most consequential case since the Charter was adopted in 1982.In the wake of these hearings, the justices will now deliberate on Hak v Quebec. It's a case that addresses the scope of rights and their limits, whether the Notwithstanding Clause is subject to any restrictions beyond proper application, and the balance of power between courts and legislatures.Many are tempted to view this case through the lens of the law that's at issue: Quebec's controversial Bill 21, and whether it is right or wrong. But the stakes are far greater.This case is really a question of who decides what the law means, how it is interpreted, and ultimately changed. However the court rules, the decision will shape Canadian politics for years to come.At MLI, this is central to our Judicial Foundations Project, where we examine how courts, legislatures, and constitutional principles interact in Canada's parliamentary democracy. These cases raise fundamental questions about whether that balance is being maintained, or fundamentally altered.To discuss the Supreme Court hearings and what's at stake in the outcome, three leading experts join Inside Policy Talks.Yuan Yi Zhu is a professor of International Law at Leiden University whose work focuses on constitutionalism, public law, and the limits of judicial power. He is a member of MLI's Judicial Foundations Project.Xavier Foccroulle Ménard is a lawyer with Stikeman Elliott, and a legal scholar specializing in constitutional law, rights adjudication, and the theory of the Charter.And François Côté is a lawyer with Droits Collectifs Québec, an organization which is directly involved in the case as an intervener.On the podcast, they discuss with Peter Copeland, deputy director of domestic policy at MLI, the key factors at play in this case and how they connect to Canada's growing culture of judicial activism.

Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, prohibits certain public servants from wearing religious symbols while on the job. It was passed in 2019 with a pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding law - a section of the Charter that protects legislation from court intervention if the legislation goes against other freedoms. Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments on how provinces should apply the notwithstanding clause, and whether or not its application should be subject to review after the fact. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to journalist Max Fawcett to discuss the historical context of the clause, what legal challenges come with Bill 21, and potential outcomes from the Supreme Court's decision. 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 @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

If you think the Supreme Court will be reluctant to rewrite the Constitution, as Ottawa wants it to by handcuffing Section 33, then you haven't been paying attention, as Bruce Pardy tells Brian. It doesn't matter that the notwithstanding clause explicitly gives parliaments the right to override certain court rulings, or that it was key to the Charter of Rights being passed in the first place, says Pardy, a constitutional scholar at Queen's University. The rule of Canadian constitutional decisions is that there are no rules. For decades, justices have simply invented interpretations and dreamt up Charter “values” that align with their left-wing politics. And our constitution is conveniently designed to keep that happening — forever. (Recorded March 27, 2026)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the halls of Parliament to the front of the classroom, the CTF/FCE's Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator, Mark Garcia, discusses our advocacy, the state of federal politics, and what's ahead for the 2026 legislative calendar.   This episode also addresses: Ministerial office meetings – violence in schools and AI  Petition on the Notwithstanding Clause CTF/FCE's panel discussion on violence in schools Canada Student Loan Forgiveness update Musical chairs? What's to come in federal politics  This episode was recorded on March 20, 2026. Learn more Petition on the Notwithstanding Clause, e-7269Free event – Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick FixesLoan Forgiveness: Frequently Asked Questions  (Balado en anglais accompagné de liens vers des ressources en anglais et en français) Mise à jour parlementaire de mars 2026Le coordonnateur de l'action politique et des relations avec les gouvernements de la CTF/FCE, Mark Garcia, parle de nos actions politiques, de l'état de la politique fédérale et des dossiers à suivre en 2026 — des couloirs du Parlement aux salles de classe.  Autres thèmes explorés durant cet épisode : Réunions avec divers cabinets ministériels sur la violence à l'école et l'IA Pétition contre le recours à la disposition de dérogation Panel pancanadien de la CTF/FCE sur la violence à l'école Programme d'exonération du remboursement de prêts d'études canadiens Prochains développements possibles en politique fédérale Pour en savoir plus Pétition concernant la disposition de dérogation, e-7269Évènement gratuit — La violence à l'école : À quand un vrai remède?Foire aux questions sur l'exonération du remboursement des prêts d'études  Cet épisode a été enregistré le 20 mars 2026.Share your feedback | partagez vos commentairesThe Source podcast is produced by the CTF/FCE in Ottawa, on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe People. | La balado Source est produite à Ottawa, sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé du peuple algonquin anichinabé, par la CTF/FCE.Follow us on social media | Suivez-nous : Facebook @CTF.FCE, Instagram @ctffce, Bluesky, X @CTFFCEViews expressed do not necessarily represent the policies nor the views of the CTF/FCE. | Les points de vue exprimés dans cet épisode ne représentent pas forcément les principes directeurs ou les points de vue de la CTF/FCE.

Steven thinks the Notwithstanding Clause is absurd and Stephen brings his legal experience to the fore to explain why the federal government's court challenge will FAIL; why Quebec's 'secularization' law is really a war against non-Christians under a less honest name; Pierre Poilievre is in a political straitjacket of his own making; how Doug Ford avoids accountability by ignoring problems and blaming the feds; the founders of Western Democracy's foolish belief in human beings.  NOTE: recorded before the Ford government's budget deficit was revealed.

In Episode 126, we explain what happened this week at the Supreme Court in the notwithstanding clause case, we explain why the R v Singer decision means you should consider putting up a No Trespassing sign. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate (BBC)R. v. Singer, 2026 SCC 8 (Supreme Court of Canada)Was Upset By Facebook Post (Blacklock's Reporter)Judge cuts down scope of Calgary bubble zone bylaw; CCF calls on city to fully repeal (TheCCF.ca)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.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the federal government’s plan to cut funding to science, tourism, and foreign aid programs. He then turns to the implications of the Supreme Court challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, exploring why this case matters for other provinces as well. He speaks with Courtney Betty, a Toronto Lawyer from Betty’s Law Jerry continues with the story of a Newmarket–Aurora MP introducing a bill to protect home‑invasion victims amid rising crime rates. He speaks with Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm, Sonya Shikhman. A concerned physician and mother, Natasha Larocque, joins Jerry to discuss the growing issue of children using screens during snack and lunch breaks at school, and what this means for development and socialization.

Bridget Potasky, rabble's 2025–26 Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellow, has been working on a series examining the growing use of the notwithstanding clause by federal and provincial governments, as we discussed in last week's episode. This week, she sat down with Ontario Federation of Labour president Laura Walton to talk about why strengthening worker solidarity is essential as governments increasingly invoke the notwithstanding clause. About our guest  Laura Walton is the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), Canada's largest provincial labour federation. The OFL represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario. Laura previously served as the president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees' Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), which represents over 55,000 education workers across the province.  In 2022, Laura led an historic strike that won unprecedented gains for OSBCU members and that led to the defeat of Bill 28, the provincial government's landmark anti-labour legislation. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and now: subscribe to rabble on Patreon to hear exclusive bonus episodes of rabble radio.

Rémi Bourget, vice-president of the Quebec Bar Association

In breaking news today, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her Trumpian political tactics, publicly demanding that Prime Minister Mark Carney allow her to meddle in Canada's politically-independent judiciary system or she will ‘withhold funding' from the judicial appointment process. Danielle Smith told PM Carney in a letter that she wants be consulted on all future appointments to Alberta's Court of King's Bench, the Alberta Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Let's talk about why this is a terrible idea…This shocking move comes just days after Alberta's three chief justices issued a rare public statement, warning that democracy only functions when all three branches of government operate independently and respect each other's role. Premier Smith has declared her desire to “direct” judge appointments in the past and has invoked the Notwithstanding Clause four times in the last sitting of Parliament alone.Tune into Episode 366 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This Canada politics news update was recorded on February 4, 2026.Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill's work. THANK YOU!Become a YouTube member for weekly public and private livestreams, and to hear Bill's stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.socialSubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/tMweyKSH9vYFURTHER READINGDanielle Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selectionhttps://globalnews.ca/news/11650810/danielle-smith-alberta-judges/Alberta judges urge respect, independence after Danielle Smith said she wants to ‘direct' themhttps://globalnews.ca/news/11640013/alberta-judges-danielle-smith/Statement by the Chief Justices of Alberta Courtshttps://albertacourts.ca/ 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

Over the last two years, Alberta and Saskatchewan have used a special legal power—the notwithstanding clause—to protect laws that affect transgender youth. These laws limit access to gender-affirming health care and require schools to get parental consent before using a student's chosen name or pronouns. Critics say these laws break basic rights protected by the Charter and could put transgender and gender-diverse young people at greater risk of harm. This week on rabble radio, Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow Bridget Potasky sits down with Aaden Pearson, trans rights legal fellow with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. The two discuss the use of the notwithstanding clause across Canada and its impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights.  To learn more about this issue and about the recent increase in the use of the notwithstanding clause in Canada, read Potasky's latest piece on rabble today.  About our guest  Aaden Pearson is a staff lawyer and Trans Rights Legal Fellow at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. They develop and coordinate advocacy strategies to advance trans rights in Canada as well as monitor significant developments in this area. Prior to joining the CCLA, Aaden held a fellowship position with the Law Commission of Canada and was engaged in Canadian law reform. Aaden clerked at the Federal Court of Appeal and was a litigation associate at a boutique law firm practicing in the areas of civil litigation, public interest and constitutional law. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. Please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends. It takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

Minister of Justice Sean Fraser has "real concerns" about provinces using the Charter's Notwithstanding Clause to circumvent Canada's courts. He talks to us about that, gun regulation (and reflections on the Bondi Beach attack), and plans for an Alberta provincial police service (2:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. CHECK OUT THEIR SEASONAL LIMITED RELEASES - GINGERBREAD COOKIE CREAM LIQUEUR and MINT CHOCOLATE CREAM LIQUEUR: https://hansendistillery.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 22:00 and 31:30 | Jespo and Johnny debrief on the Fraser interview, including what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 29:45 | Registration is open for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic on Saturday, January 31 in St. Albert! Sign up by New Year's Eve to qualify for our early bird prize including six tickets to the Oilers/Wild game that night and transportation to the rink in the Golden Bus.  RTPHC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey 50:00 | Tough one for Stuart Skinner in his first game against the Edmonton Oilers. We take a second to toast Leon Draisaitl's 1000th point. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  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.

In this episode, Alex speaks with constitutional scholar Leonid Sirota about the notwithstanding clause—what it does, how it functions within Canada's constitutional architecture, and why its routine use undermines the very rights the Charter is meant to protect. Drawing on arguments from his National Post piece and earlier writing, Sirota explains why Section 33 was intended as an exceptional political safeguard, not a convenient escape hatch for governments, and why treating it as a routine tool erodes constitutionalism, weakens judicial oversight, and shifts the balance of power away from individuals and toward the state. References Leonid Sirota, “Yes, the notwithstanding clause overrides rights. No, it isn't defensible.” — National Post https://nationalpost.com/opinion/leonid-sirota-yes-the-notwithstanding-clause-overrides-rights-no-it-isnt-defensible “The Case Against the Notwithstanding Clause” — Leonid Sirota (Double Aspect) https://doubleaspect.blog/2018/10/04/the-case-against-the-notwithstanding-clause/ “Notwithstanding Myths” — Leonid Sirota (Double Aspect) https://doubleaspect.blog/2025/11/10/notwithstanding-myths/  Peter W. Hogg, Constitutional Law of Canada  https://digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/faculty_books/219/  The Constitution Act, 1982 (Section 33 — the Notwithstanding Clause) https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/art33.html  Thanks to Our Patrons Including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support The Curious Task, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask

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?

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

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.

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).

Josh Dehaas is counsel with the Canadian Constitution Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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