Ryerson students should take note of Premier Doug Ford’s decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause and “rise up,” Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam said on Tuesday at a campaign fundraiser.
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Rally for democracy and constitutional rights hits Toronto City Hall
by Ryan Mooreby Ryan MooreOntario Premier Doug Ford’s invoking of the notwithstanding clause, in his attempt to slash Toronto City Council in half, has created a sense of urgency in city councillors and residents.
Hundreds of Torontonians mobilized in front of Toronto City Hall today to protest Ford’s decision, and what they say is an unprecedented attack on charter rights.
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Ford’s free speech mandate is baseless, advocates say
by Declan Keoghby Declan KeoghThe Ontario government announced last month that colleges and universities must introduce free speech policies by Jan. 1, 2019 or face funding cuts (Declan Keogh/Ryersonian) Advocates and student groups are…
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City council candidate Megann Willson (left) joins lawyer Selwyn Pieters in Regent Park to await the courts’ decision on Bill 5 (Nicole Edwards/Ryersonian) For first-time city council candidate Megann Willson,…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford to invoke notwithstanding clause after court quashes law cutting council size
by Declan Keoghby Declan KeoghPremier Doug Ford said Monday he will invoke the ‘notwithstanding clause,’ a first in Ontario, to override a court decision that blocks his move to cut the size of Toronto…