OP-ED: Ottawa attacks the provinces in a Supreme Court showdown

Andrew Roman writes, "In the end, Canadians have to decide which risks they’re willing to take, trusting imperfect politicians, or letting imperfect judges have the last word."

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By Andrew Roman

Something big is happening in Canada’s Supreme Court, and most people haven’t noticed. Ottawa is attacking the provinces, especially Québec, by starting a legal fight intended to reduce provincial powers to make laws. If the Supreme Court accepts Ottawa’s argument, it would tip the democratic balance, giving the c…