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Supreme Court to hear Saskatchewan pronoun law appeals

Canada's highest court will hear the pivotal case challenging Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent requirement for pronoun changes in schools, setting a national precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and provincial authority.

Alberta Teachers Launch Legal Challenge Against Strike Bill

The Alberta Teachers' Association prepares legal action against the UCP government's controversial bill forcing an end to teacher strikes, setting up a major constitutional clash over collective bargaining rights in education.

Chrétien: Premiers Too Quick to Override Rights

Ex-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warns that provincial leaders are increasingly willing to use the notwithstanding clause, threatening fundamental Canadian rights and freedoms in pursuit of political agendas.

Alberta Sovereignty Act: Rights Revocation Fears

Albertans express deep concerns about the provincial government's power to revoke rights and freedoms through the Alberta Sovereignty Act, fearing unprecedented governmental overreach.

Canadian Unity Crisis: Carbon Tax Divides Nation

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuses to pause the carbon tax increase amid soaring living costs, provincial leaders warn of growing national unity crisis. Discover why Canada faces its most significant constitutional challenge in decades.

Alberta's Notwithstanding Clause Faces Intense Scrutiny

Alberta's plan to invoke the notwithstanding clause in its sovereignty act legislation sparks intense constitutional debate and sets the stage for a historic political showdown over provincial powers versus federal authority.

East Lions Centre Reopens - Pool Repairs Continue

London's East Lions Community Centre has resumed operations following extensive flood damage, though the pool remains temporarily closed for ongoing repairs. Discover the restoration progress and timeline.

Simple Fix Saves Child Porn Minimum Sentences

University of Alberta law professor Steven Penney offers constitutional solution to preserve mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses while avoiding controversial use of notwithstanding clause.

Bloc candidate appeals one-vote loss to Supreme Court

A Bloc Québécois candidate is escalating his one-vote election defeat to the Supreme Court of Canada, challenging the razor-thin margin in Terrebonne riding and potentially setting a constitutional precedent.

Canada's Prison Crisis: Beyond Bail Reform

Canada's correctional system faces a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded prisons, mental health emergencies, and soaring inmate deaths. Experts reveal why focusing solely on bail reform misses the bigger picture.

Nova Scotia Fights Child Porn Sentence Ruling

Nova Scotia's justice minister declares the province will intervene as opposing party in landmark case challenging mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession.

Court's Child Porn Ruling Sparks National Outrage

A controversial Supreme Court decision declaring mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography unconstitutional has ignited firestorm across Canada, raising serious questions about judicial accountability.

Saskatchewan backs Alberta's teacher strike intervention

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe throws support behind Alberta's controversial use of constitutional power to end teacher strike, sparking debate over labor rights and provincial authority in Canadian education.

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