Steve Lorteau

Nov 30, 2024 | thespec.com | Steve Lorteau |Oliver Chan

In what has become a mainstay in recent Canadian politics, the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is back in the news. In the last few weeks, several mayors have asked the Ontario government to use the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments. But invoking the clause would override the homeless population’s rights to “life, liberty, and security” of the person, and potentially other rights.

Nov 28, 2024 | winnipegfreepress.com | Steve Lorteau |l’Université d’Ottawa |Oliver Chan |SJD candidate

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Nov 27, 2024 | theconversation.com | Steve Lorteau |Oliver Chan

In what has become a mainstay in recent Canadian politics, the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is back in the news. In the last few weeks, several mayors have asked the Ontario government to use the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments. Read more: The history of the notwithstanding clause But invoking the clause would override the homeless population’s rights to “life, liberty, and security” of the person, and potentially other rights.

Aug 8, 2024 | castlegarsource.com | Steve Lorteau

[Editor’s Note: The article below focuses on the federal carbon pricing system; please be aware that in BC, the Province runs its own carbon pricing system, but the carbon price for each is the same, and both the federal and the BC systems have rebates – paid quarterly – to benefit low-income and medium-income households.

Apr 11, 2024 | thetyee.ca | Steve Lorteau

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