MacEwan University child and youth care professor Kristopher Wells said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is wrong for wanting to use the notwithstanding clause for his pronouns policy. .“We have a Charter to protect minority rights from government overreach and abuse,” tweeted Wells on Thursday. .“Only a dictator would try and exempt a government from having to follow the law and respect the human rights of the most vulnerable.”.Moe recalled the Saskatchewan Legislature early on Thursday to push through legislation to protect parental rights when it comes to their children’s gender identity..READ MORE: Moe recalls legislature to use ‘notwithstanding clause’ over pronouns policy.“Our government is extremely dismayed by the judicial overreach of the court blocking implementation of the parental inclusion and consent policy, which has the strong support of a majority of Saskatchewan residents, in particular, Saskatchewan parents,” said Moe. .The Saskatchewan government is prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to protect parental rights. .Wells said it is “a dark day for democracy when a government leader believes they are above the law.”.“Every minority in Canada should be alarmed by this blatant disregard for human rights,” he said. .“Who will they target next?”.Jordan Honickman Barristers partner Asher Honickman said the law is legislatures can specify laws remain valid and legal notwithstanding the court’s interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. .“The Constitution is not a buffet from which we may select only those provisions to our liking,” said Honickman. .Canadian Constitution Foundation counsel Josh Dehaas admitted the notwithstanding clause “should be used cautiously, but there is nothing inherently illegal or dictatorial about invoking Section 33.”.“Section 33 exists in recognition of parliamentary supremacy and as a necessary corrective when courts get it wrong,” said Dehaas. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
MacEwan University child and youth care professor Kristopher Wells said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is wrong for wanting to use the notwithstanding clause for his pronouns policy. .“We have a Charter to protect minority rights from government overreach and abuse,” tweeted Wells on Thursday. .“Only a dictator would try and exempt a government from having to follow the law and respect the human rights of the most vulnerable.”.Moe recalled the Saskatchewan Legislature early on Thursday to push through legislation to protect parental rights when it comes to their children’s gender identity..READ MORE: Moe recalls legislature to use ‘notwithstanding clause’ over pronouns policy.“Our government is extremely dismayed by the judicial overreach of the court blocking implementation of the parental inclusion and consent policy, which has the strong support of a majority of Saskatchewan residents, in particular, Saskatchewan parents,” said Moe. .The Saskatchewan government is prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to protect parental rights. .Wells said it is “a dark day for democracy when a government leader believes they are above the law.”.“Every minority in Canada should be alarmed by this blatant disregard for human rights,” he said. .“Who will they target next?”.Jordan Honickman Barristers partner Asher Honickman said the law is legislatures can specify laws remain valid and legal notwithstanding the court’s interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. .“The Constitution is not a buffet from which we may select only those provisions to our liking,” said Honickman. .Canadian Constitution Foundation counsel Josh Dehaas admitted the notwithstanding clause “should be used cautiously, but there is nothing inherently illegal or dictatorial about invoking Section 33.”.“Section 33 exists in recognition of parliamentary supremacy and as a necessary corrective when courts get it wrong,” said Dehaas. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
