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flag Alberta’s government uses the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work, overriding Charter rights without public input.

flag Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights in a bill mandating teachers return to work has drawn sharp criticism from legal groups and civil liberties organizations. flag The law, passed in a single day with minimal debate and no public consultation, suspends fundamental rights without specifying which ones, raising concerns about democratic accountability and unchecked government power. flag This move follows similar controversial uses of the clause targeting transgender rights, prompting backlash from groups like the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and Amnesty International Canada, as well as calls from citizens to recall provincial lawmakers.

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