The bill, as passed, includes the Notwithstanding Clause, which is expected to discourage Charter challenges to the law. This law reforms Quebec’s immigration system over which, uniquely amongst the provinces, the province has near-autonomous control. New selection criteria will more efficiently match immigrants with employment needs, as opposed to the first-come system of the past. Uncertainties over Canada’s evolving national identity won’t be stifled by mockery and derision. Leavers wanted to open up a conversation about the cultural changes wrought by mass immigration.

Source: National Post June 18, 2019 13:41 UTC