National divide emerges over notwithstanding clause at Supreme Court hearings on Bill 21

Featured March 26, 2026 1 min read 0 views

National divide emerges over notwithstanding clause at Supreme Court hearings on Bill 21

Legal arguments at the Supreme Court challenge into Quebec’s secularism law Wednesday focused on how provinces use the notwithstanding clause, exposing a national divide. Some provinces agree with Quebec’s approach while others — and Ottawa — see a need for more limits.

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