Saskatchewan’s Moe backs Alberta using notwithstanding clause to end teacher strike

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he stands by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to use the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.

Moe says the clause, which Alberta used to override teacher rights in the labour dispute, was necessary to ensure students can be in class.

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He says governments have a duty to use every tool available to do what is best for their citizens.

Smith’s government used the Charter’s notwiths