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Alberta prepares to invoke notwithstanding clause on transgender laws

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is preparing legislation to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to protect three transgender-related laws from court challenges.

Isaac Lamoureux, True North
Sep 19, 2025
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Alberta 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 notwith…

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