Again Ms Young, simply wonderful words. Although certainly far from being expert, I do know how the legal and law system works and who has the say. Our constitution is and always has been clear on that,
Up here in NE Alberta the local press is off again on Equalization as if doing away with Equalization ( a constitutional challenge) will give Albertans and Alberta companies a preferred lower federal tax rate! Do away with Equalization tomorrow and our progressive tax system will not save all those rich companies nor any Albertans one penny. Yet most think we Albertans actually pay an Equalization tax similar to the carbon tax. Ah, our ignorance is scarey
Wow, and they push for 'home-schooling'. I can't imagine ... just another strong reason for continuous education. I keep pondering two criteria that should be added to the suitability for public office: 1. no criminal record; 2. High School Diploma - minimum.
Wait a minute, aren't black hats worn by the bad guys?
And as far as their "activism" on their apparently limited "rights," didn't they support the convoy that parked in front of the PM's office in Ottawa with "F**k Trudeau banners festooning their big rigs while they spewed diesel fumes and blared their horns for THREE WEEKS before they were forced to go home? Where in the world do you get more rights than THAT?
And about the burning resentment (or "festering rancour" as one cartoon in the Globe so aptly described it) didn't their United Clown Posse somehow WIN the last election?
Ah, the conservatives, so predictably churlish and ever graceless, even in victory.
But, but didn't this government declare they would not enforce ANY federal legislation of which they disagreed …?
I tried to fight my HTA speeding ticket using that government assertion as justification for ignoring the law however the judge had to be revived, she was laughing so hard. (/s)
No doubt the bill will include a “not withstanding” clause.
Perhaps given the patent absurdity of this comical exercise, the federal government might even be tempted to exercise its constitutional power of Disallowance! Hopefully the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will decline to sign and will refer it to Ottawa for consideration of Disallowance!
Excellent and hilarious analysis! Now if only we could have gotten Smith, UCP members and members of the TBA cabal to have stayed awake during the 8am Poli Sci classes....
Interesting article. I have a question though. If a provincial government overrides federal legislation, what mechanism (besides election) is in place to enforce the federal government’s legislative powers.
Great question, Sheila. I suspect it would go something like this. An Alberta resident is charged with a firearms offence under the Criminal Code. They plead not guilty and go to court arguing that the provincial Bill of Rights guarantees their right to bear arms. The court would almost certainly rule that the provincial legislation did not override the Criminal Code. The Alberta resident would be found guilty. Alternatively, the federal government could initiate a reference case asking if the provincial legislation was "ultra vires" (outside its constitutional jurisdiction). Again, pretty likely that the courts would rule that it was.
The UCP Medicine Hat declarations are the result of a circle huffing some skookum Pakowki Lake black market ditch weed. Or the incessant westerly breezes have driven the members clinically insane. I can’t wait for a true believer up on federal criminal charges to plead the AB Bill Of Rights booshwah before Kings Bench to get laughed out of court and into jail.
I am not a lawyer and do not play on on TV or in my imagination, notwithstanding I expect that dog whistles and catfishing would be used just like the author did here.
Again Ms Young, simply wonderful words. Although certainly far from being expert, I do know how the legal and law system works and who has the say. Our constitution is and always has been clear on that,
Up here in NE Alberta the local press is off again on Equalization as if doing away with Equalization ( a constitutional challenge) will give Albertans and Alberta companies a preferred lower federal tax rate! Do away with Equalization tomorrow and our progressive tax system will not save all those rich companies nor any Albertans one penny. Yet most think we Albertans actually pay an Equalization tax similar to the carbon tax. Ah, our ignorance is scarey
Amazing work Lisa.
We’re all glad you’re head of the class cause we’re all here to learn.
Kazaam!! Well done Professor Lisa!
Wow, and they push for 'home-schooling'. I can't imagine ... just another strong reason for continuous education. I keep pondering two criteria that should be added to the suitability for public office: 1. no criminal record; 2. High School Diploma - minimum.
Wait a minute, aren't black hats worn by the bad guys?
And as far as their "activism" on their apparently limited "rights," didn't they support the convoy that parked in front of the PM's office in Ottawa with "F**k Trudeau banners festooning their big rigs while they spewed diesel fumes and blared their horns for THREE WEEKS before they were forced to go home? Where in the world do you get more rights than THAT?
And about the burning resentment (or "festering rancour" as one cartoon in the Globe so aptly described it) didn't their United Clown Posse somehow WIN the last election?
Ah, the conservatives, so predictably churlish and ever graceless, even in victory.
But, but didn't this government declare they would not enforce ANY federal legislation of which they disagreed …?
I tried to fight my HTA speeding ticket using that government assertion as justification for ignoring the law however the judge had to be revived, she was laughing so hard. (/s)
Go get them Lisa.
No doubt the bill will include a “not withstanding” clause.
Perhaps given the patent absurdity of this comical exercise, the federal government might even be tempted to exercise its constitutional power of Disallowance! Hopefully the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will decline to sign and will refer it to Ottawa for consideration of Disallowance!
More Albertans should be reading this. Thanks
Excellent and hilarious analysis! Now if only we could have gotten Smith, UCP members and members of the TBA cabal to have stayed awake during the 8am Poli Sci classes....
The United Clown Posse was riding
One dark and windy day
They got bucked off their horses
And their black hats blew away....
Interesting article. I have a question though. If a provincial government overrides federal legislation, what mechanism (besides election) is in place to enforce the federal government’s legislative powers.
Great question, Sheila. I suspect it would go something like this. An Alberta resident is charged with a firearms offence under the Criminal Code. They plead not guilty and go to court arguing that the provincial Bill of Rights guarantees their right to bear arms. The court would almost certainly rule that the provincial legislation did not override the Criminal Code. The Alberta resident would be found guilty. Alternatively, the federal government could initiate a reference case asking if the provincial legislation was "ultra vires" (outside its constitutional jurisdiction). Again, pretty likely that the courts would rule that it was.
Thank you for responding. I understand; that makes sense.
The supreme court of Canada perhaps?
What are the UCP? All black hats and no cattle. The SCOC (Supreme Court Of Canada) will knock down the UCP if they get out of line. Count on it.
An amazing and informative lecture.
The UCP Medicine Hat declarations are the result of a circle huffing some skookum Pakowki Lake black market ditch weed. Or the incessant westerly breezes have driven the members clinically insane. I can’t wait for a true believer up on federal criminal charges to plead the AB Bill Of Rights booshwah before Kings Bench to get laughed out of court and into jail.
I am not a lawyer and do not play on on TV or in my imagination, notwithstanding I expect that dog whistles and catfishing would be used just like the author did here.