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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 33 MIN

Episode 107: B.C. bill would BAN land acknowledgments. Plus, Alberta uses notwithstanding clause.

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On Episode 107, we discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's use of the notwithstanding clause to immunize her back-to-work legislation for teachers, and we explain a failed proposal in B.C. to ban certain land acknowledgments. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-2, the Back to School Act (Alberta Legislature)Land Acknowledgement Prohibition Act (Dallas Brodie on X)NDP leadership hopefuls line up to condemn Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause to end teachers' strike (National Post)Most members of B.C.’s legislature vote against bill to stop land acknowledgements (CTV News)Tensions flare at Richmond meeting over Cowichan title decision (Vancouver Sun)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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