Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she still supports Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ahead of his high-stakes leadership review, despite her quibbles about his recent motion endorsing an oil pipeline to the West Coast. “Yes and yes,” said Smith when asked if she thought Poilievre should stay on as Conservative leader and whether she’d be around for the party’s upcoming national convention in Calgary, which is scheduled for Jan. 29 to 31. The convention will culminate with a confidence vote on Poilievre’s performance as party leader. Despite her continued backing of...