Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Morgan Lowrie
Publication Date: March 31, 2025 - 18:36
Carney says he backs aim of Quebec language law but is ready to challenge it in court
March 31, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Monday that he supports the objectives of Quebec’s language law but takes issue with the provincial government’s pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause to shield the legislation from constitutional challenges.Carney was asked Monday to clarify his position on the 2022 language law reform known as Bill 96, after saying Friday that the Liberals would intervene in an eventual Supreme Court challenge.He told reporters in Vaughan, Ont., that he understands the need to reinforce, promote and protect the French language but is uncomfortable with Quebec’s “anticipatory” use of the notwithstanding clause to override parts of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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