In an unprecedented move, Ford will invoke the notwithstanding clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to override Belobaba’s decision. That would mean Bill 31 could pass by Wednesday or Thursday. Former Tory premier Bill Davis, former NDP premier Bob Rae, and former Liberal premier David Peterson have also criticized its use. The government argues that because Bill 31 includes the notwithstanding clause, it is significantly different from Bill 5. If the Tories win a stay at the Court of Appeal, that would neutralize Belobaba’s decision and render Bill 31 unnecessary, nullifying the need for the notwithstanding clause.

Source: thestar September 16, 2018 22:52 UTC