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BREAKING: Alberta will invoke Notwithstanding Clause on Bill 2, its legislation to force teachers back to work.

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NEW: AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.

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Courtney Theriault

50,987 views • 8 months ago

What the Alberta government just did should worry all Canadians. When they legislated striking teachers back to work, they went a step further: They used the notwithstanding clause. This is part of a worrying trend that could erode all of our rights:

What the Alberta government just did should worry all Canadians. When they legislated striking teachers back to work, they went a step further: They used the notwithstanding clause. This is part of a worrying trend that could erode all of our rights:

Rachel Gilmore

35,651 views • 8 months ago

The Notwithstanding Clause – Meant for Balance, used for Control The notwithstanding clause was added to Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982 as a narrow safeguard, not a political weapon. It was meant for rare, exceptional cases - when a court ruling unintentionally overreached and threatened the democratic will of the people. With Bill 2, the “Back to Work” legislation, this Wildrose government crossed that line. This isn’t about provincial jurisdiction - it’s about using state power to override individual rights whenever they get in the way of political objectives. By invoking the clause to force teachers back to work, the government chose control over collaboration. Teachers deserve respect and dialogue, not coercion. They’ve carried Alberta’s classrooms through overcrowding, complexity, and years of under-resourcing. Forcing compliance isn’t leadership - it’s constitutional abuse. True conservatives value restraint, accountability, and freedom. The Charter ensures no government can strip away basic rights without scrutiny. By normalizing the notwithstanding clause as a political tool, this Wildrose government weakens protections that belong to every Albertan - not just today, but for generations. Strong leaders listen before legislating. Albertans want solutions - not scapegoats. #ableg #ABpoli #albertapc #abpc

The Notwithstanding Clause – Meant for Balance, used for Control The notwithstanding clause was added to Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982 as a narrow safeguard, not a political weapon. It was meant for rare, exceptional cases - when a court ruling unintentionally overreached and threatened the democratic will of the people. With Bill 2, the “Back to Work” legislation, this Wildrose government crossed that line. This isn’t about provincial jurisdiction - it’s about using state power to override individual rights whenever they get in the way of political objectives. By invoking the clause to force teachers back to work, the government chose control over collaboration. Teachers deserve respect and dialogue, not coercion. They’ve carried Alberta’s classrooms through overcrowding, complexity, and years of under-resourcing. Forcing compliance isn’t leadership - it’s constitutional abuse. True conservatives value restraint, accountability, and freedom. The Charter ensures no government can strip away basic rights without scrutiny. By normalizing the notwithstanding clause as a political tool, this Wildrose government weakens protections that belong to every Albertan - not just today, but for generations. Strong leaders listen before legislating. Albertans want solutions - not scapegoats. #ableg #ABpoli #albertapc #abpc

Peter Guthrie

35,890 views • 8 months ago

Nenshi and the Alberta NDP have just made what appears to be one of their first campaign promises! Not only will they never use the notwithstanding clause, they’ll pursue legislation to make sure future governments don’t use it unless as a last resort. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Nenshi and the Alberta NDP have just made what appears to be one of their first campaign promises! Not only will they never use the notwithstanding clause, they’ll pursue legislation to make sure future governments don’t use it unless as a last resort. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

The Breakdown

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Today we announce Bill 2: the Back to School Act. If passed, this bill will put student learning first, ensure our children return to the classroom on Wednesday, October 29th and legislate a fair reasonable collective bargaining agreement for Alberta teachers. On top of $8.6 billion to build and modernize 130 new schools, this deal will ensure: ✅ $70k to $119k salaries ✅ 3,000 extra teachers ✅ 1,500 more education assistants We know there is more work that needs to be done. See my letter to parents here: See my letter to teachers here:

Today we announce Bill 2: the Back to School Act. If passed, this bill will put student learning first, ensure our children return to the classroom on Wednesday, October 29th and legislate a fair reasonable collective bargaining agreement for Alberta teachers. On top of $8.6 billion to build and modernize 130 new schools, this deal will ensure: ✅ $70k to $119k salaries ✅ 3,000 extra teachers ✅ 1,500 more education assistants We know there is more work that needs to be done. See my letter to parents here: See my letter to teachers here:

Danielle Smith

331,242 views • 8 months ago

WATCH: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says that his government would invoke the notwithstanding clause to reverse the Supreme Court ruling removing mandatory minimums for Child Pornography charges.

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The UCP is calling to limit debate time on the teachers' back to work legislation. The NDP counters by saying that its funny they're limiting time on this when they've had years to address class size issues.

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NEW: Premier Danielle Smith announces that province intends to table back-to-work legislation for teachers on October 27th if no deal is struck.

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Courtney Theriault

84,557 views • 9 months ago

In the wee hours of the morning, the UCP government passed its legislation to force teachers back to work. They even used the notwithstanding clause, admitting their violation of charter rights and freedoms. What’s most worrisome? Alberta kids are now returning to the same overcrowded classrooms with unsupported complexity after three weeks of failed UCP negotiations. As a parent, I want the best education outcome for every child in our province. Every parent I’ve spoken to and received emails from in Glenmore wants the same. Write to these UCP MLAs and the premier. Tell them what you think. Put on the pressure. Albertans deserve much better than this. And if you're looking for political volunteering in Calgary-Glenmore, DM me!

In the wee hours of the morning, the UCP government passed its legislation to force teachers back to work. They even used the notwithstanding clause, admitting their violation of charter rights and freedoms. What’s most worrisome? Alberta kids are now returning to the same overcrowded classrooms with unsupported complexity after three weeks of failed UCP negotiations. As a parent, I want the best education outcome for every child in our province. Every parent I’ve spoken to and received emails from in Glenmore wants the same. Write to these UCP MLAs and the premier. Tell them what you think. Put on the pressure. Albertans deserve much better than this. And if you're looking for political volunteering in Calgary-Glenmore, DM me!

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14,651 views • 8 months ago

History has just been made. Alberta becomes the first province in #Canada to introduce legislation to ensure fairness and safety for female athletes. Bill29 has PASSED for first reading. It will take a few more rounds in the assembly but the bill is on its way! 🎇 #SaveWomensSports #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

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Linda Blade

200,754 views • 1 year ago

After months of equivocating... Smith finally says it clearly. If the courts rule that Alberta has violated the Canadian Charter, she will use the notwithstanding clause to allow her to violate the human and charter rights of Albertans. "Absolutely". #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

After months of equivocating... Smith finally says it clearly. If the courts rule that Alberta has violated the Canadian Charter, she will use the notwithstanding clause to allow her to violate the human and charter rights of Albertans. "Absolutely". #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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43,605 views • 1 year ago

Danielle Smith is legislating teachers back to work — and Jason’s trying to rally defiance. Parents are fed up, teachers are ready, and Alberta’s done with union tantrums. #BertaProudDad #ATAStrike #DanielleSmith #JasonSchilling #Alberta

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110,626 views • 9 months ago

“I stand with teachers!..But yesterday the government went full fucking force to devalue and discredit, Teachers and school boards….” 👇video credit Lisab0923 👇#IStandWithTeachers #alberta #abpoli Danielle Smith #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead #daniellesmith Nate Horner Alberta Teachers' Association #Education #NeverVoteConservative

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