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[MLJ Shorts] Bill 21: Charter Stakes and Federal Takes (Part 2)

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1 Nov 2026

This McGill Law Journal podcast episode features Nathaniel (Nate) Erskine-Smith discussing the federal government’s intervention in the Supreme Court of Canada challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. The conversation explores the interpretation and use of the Charter’s notwithstanding clause (Section 33), the reasoning behind the federal government’s measured position, and the importance of protecting constitutional rights and accountability while preserving Section 33’s intended role.

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