Jama's lawyers argue censure was an abuse of power made in bad faith. The lawyer for the House Speaker and the government point to parliamentary privilege.
Ford recalls legislature to invoke notwithstanding clause over election finance ruling
by Richard Southern and The Canadian Press
Posted Jun 9, 2021 4:05 pm EDT
Last Updated Jun 9, 2021 at 4:41 pm EDT
Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a press conference regarding the plan for Ontario to open up at Queen s Park during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto May 20, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The Ford government has recalled the Ontario legislature for Thursday in order to reverse a court decision on election advertising limits.
The notwithstanding clause, which has never been used in Ontario, allows federal or provincial governments to override sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.