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Alberta to use notwithstanding power in trans laws

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has directed officials to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause in amending three laws that affect transgender people, says a leaked government memo obtained by The Canadian Press.

The internal document sent Sept. 10 by the justice department asks other departments to assemble information as per a directive from Smith’s office to invoke the clause.

Justice spokesperson Heather Jenkins, asked yesterday for comment on the memo, responded in a one-sentence statement.

“Alberta’s government will continue to vigorously protect the safety and well-being of children using all available legal and constitutional means a

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