As the Supreme Court of Canada considers limits on the use of the notwithstanding clause, the Alberta government is considering invoking the clause to preserve three pieces of legislation affecting transgender minors in the province.

If the Supreme Court limits the use of the clause that could affect Alberta.{ai:summary}The Supreme Court of Canada weighs limits on the notwithstanding clause as Alberta signals it may invoke it to shield three laws affecting transgender minors.The clash highlights ongoing partisan fights over rights, governance and youth policy in the province.

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Alberta considers use of notwithstanding clause to protect new transgender laws, while top court considers limitations

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