Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Alberta uses notwithstanding clause to avoid paying teacher salary increases ordered by court.

flag Alberta invoked the notwithstanding clause in its constitution to bypass a court-ordered arbitration ruling that would have required the province to pay millions in teacher salary increases, according to the infrastructure minister. flag The move allows Alberta to override judicial decisions on the issue, avoiding the financial burden while maintaining control over public sector compensation. flag The decision has sparked debate over provincial powers and the use of the clause, which is rarely invoked.

11 Articles