Suddenly, everyone is an expert on the notwithstanding clause — not least Ford, who now cites and recites constitutional clauses almost like an elitist. No one fathomed the notwithstanding clause. Going forward, there’s a bigger question: What has the premier done to our democratic norms? To understand the risk to Ontario’s democratic institutions, mind the premier’s public musings. Why risk disrupting city hall, distracting the provincial legislature, and detracting from our democratic norms?

Source: thestar September 14, 2018 22:56 UTC