Alberta to Use Notwithstanding Clause on Its Three Transgender Laws: Memo

Alberta prepares to invoke notwithstanding clause on transgender laws

Source: XAuthor: Isaac LamoureuxAlberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is preparing legislation to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to protect three transgender-related laws from court challenges.A leaked Alberta Justice Department document provided to the Canadian Press directs officials to bring forward amendments in the fall session so the laws operate notwithstanding the Charter and the Alberta Bill of Rights. True North has not…

Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report

Danielle Smith's office has reportedly instructed government officials to prepare for using the clause, according to leaked correspondence

Alberta Premier Asks for Notwithstanding Clause to Override Legal Challenge on Minors’ Gender Laws: Memo

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed officials to prepare legislation to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause on gender laws for minors in the face of legal challenges by activists, according to a leaked government memo. The province’s justice department has asked other departments to compile information on legal implications surrounding the matter and other options to consider, as per a directive from Smith’s office to invoke the …

Alberta vows to use notwithstanding clause on its three transgender laws: memo

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed officials to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause in amending three laws that affect transgender people, says a leaked government memo obtained by The Canadian Press.

Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on its 3 transgender laws: memo

The laws establish rules for students changing their names or pronouns in school, ban transgender girls from taking part in some sports and limit gender-affirming health care.