Dr. Kristopher Wells

Clearly, there is a serious and growing concern the notwithstanding clause is being weaponized by some provincial governments who insist on using political ideology over evidence, facts, and research.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-medical-association-supreme-court-saskatchewan-pronoun-law/

Canadian Medical Association applies to intervene in Supreme Court appeal of Saskatchewan’s pronoun law

Decision will impact cases at intersection of health care and Charter rights, says CMA president

The Globe and Mail
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Show threadIdren AnwellMar 17

@KristopherWells

This was too paywalled to be able to read the contents. Is it possible that you might be able to find another link?

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@idren Paywall free: https://archive.ph/2026.03.17-103952/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-medical-association-supreme-court-saskatchewan-pronoun-law/
Show threadIdren AnwellMar 17
@CAWguy thank you I truly appreciate this information
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@idren It’s really easy to get by most paywalls though. Just drop the offending link into archive.ph and then click Save. 😉
Show threadRuth O'DayMar 17

@KristopherWells

You know that it has gone too far when The Beaverton gets to the point of mocking the use of a clause in the constitution:

https://www.thebeaverton.com/2026/03/danielle-smith-uses-notwithstanding-clause-to-run-red-light/

Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to run red light

Calgary, Alberta - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has once again invoked the notwithstanding clause, something meant for only the most dire times to pass legislation, to get around a small legal problem.

The Beaverton