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Protests from public and NDP push back against historic use of notwithstanding clause
The new bill aimed at decreasing the size of Toronto council would also extend the nomination deadline, allowing candidates stuck in limbo to run.
Published Sep 12, 2018 at 5:22pm
TORONTO, ON – September 12 A woman yells as she is removed from the public gallery that was cleared by security.
The Ontario Legislature was recalled so Premier Ford can ram through his reintroduced Bill 5 and override the court with the notwithstanding clause. This is the first time the clause has been used in Ontario government.
September 12, 2018 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star
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