Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seen in the chamber after the throne speech, in Edmonton, on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

Alberta uses Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work

by The Canadian Press October 28, 2025

written by The Canadian Press October 28, 2025

By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a bill Monday using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order 51,000 striking teachers back to work to end the largest walkout in Alberta history. If the bill passes, students would be back in classes Wednesday,...

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