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Critics say the clause shuts down debate and prevents a proper judicial review of the legislation

The Quebec government, meanwhile, says its use of the clause is legitimate and necessary to protect laws that are supported by the majority of Quebecers.

Critics of Bill 96 say the government's use of the notwithstanding clause to shield the law from constitutional challenges shuts down debate and prevents a proper judicial review of the legislation.

MONTREAL - When federal Justice Minister David Lametti reacted last week to the adoption of Quebecs...

MONTREAL - When federal Justice Minister David Lametti reacted last week to the adoption of Quebec's language ...

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that will focus on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change — and on connecting with a Canadian public that is increasingly skeptical of the monarchy.

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that wil...

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that will focus on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change — and on connecting with a Canadian public that is increasingly skeptical of the monarchy.

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that will focus on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change — and on connecting with a Canadian public that is increasingly skeptical of the monarchy.

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that will focus on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change -- and on connecting with a Canadian public that is increasingly skeptical of the monarchy.