25-10-2017 19:31 via montrealgazette.com

Bill 62: Quebec won't rule out use of notwithstanding clause

QUEBEC — Despite the musing of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of a possible legal challenge, Quebec’s justice minister says she is convinced Bill 62 will stand up in the courts.
But Stéphanie Vallée has refused to rule out the use of the constitution’s notwithstanding clause, which would allow the government to override fundamental rights to protect the law adopted last week.
At the same time, Premier Philippe Couillard has warned reluctant cities and educational i
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