Anglican Diocese Questions Alberta’s Use of Notwithstanding Clause on Teachers

Anglican Diocese questions Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause on teachers

EDMONTON - The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.

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Premier Danielle Smith has used the ‘notwithstanding clause’ to shield the strike-breaking bill from a court challenge.

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Statement by Alberta bishop on the government's use of the Notwithstanding Clause

Dear Friends in Christ, Greetings. I have not issued many public letters in my ministry as Bishop. However, with the Provincial Government’s use of the Notwithstanding Clause to send teachers back to work this past week, I felt the need to write one. This was a significant decision that goes beyond normal politics. As a bishop, it is not my intention to become involved in partisan political debate. My concern is moral and spiritual. I write this…

Statement by Bishop Stephen

Dear Friends in Christ, Greetings. I have not issued many public letters in my ministry as Bishop. However, with the Provincial Government’s use of the Notwithstanding Clause to send teachers back to work this past week, I felt the need to write one. This was a significant decision that goes...