Ontario’s pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in legislation intended to prevent a strike by education workers is a dangerous and draconian move that could have implications for labour negotiations across the country, experts say. The Progressive Conservative government tabled legislation, expected to pass Thursday, that imposes a contract on education workers with the Canadian […]
Premier Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government is set to introduce a bill today aimed at seeking more provincial independence, especially over its natural resources. Canada’s Constitution already separates provincial and federal powers, but Saskatchewan wants it written into its own laws with the Saskatchewan First Act. The intent of the bill is to define that Saskatchewan alone has exclusive jurisdiction over its natural […]
The Government of Saskatchewan’s throne speech on Wednesday was more robust than most featuring plans to expand healthcare, education, provincial autonomy, and measures to enhance public safety and reduce crime. Jim Farney, the director and associate professor at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy in Regina, said this was one of the most […]
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Russ Mirasty opened the fall sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly with the Throne Speech. The speech outlined the province’s goal to provide growth that works for everyone and lays out the Government’s priorities for the session. The list was topped by legislative changes focused on provincial autonomy, changes to the […]
