Legault has signalled today’s bill will pre-emptively invoke the charter’s notwithstanding clause to block court challenges that invoke rights violations. David Lametti issued an order for a new trial on Feb. 28 — seven weeks after taking over as justice minister. The Correctional Service of Canada says it’s in the early stages of exploring the sites as another harm-reduction option. ——ALSO IN THE NEWS:— Vice-admiral Mark Norman’s case is back in court today. — Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale makes a funding announcement to the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service in Regina.

Source: National Post March 28, 2019 08:15 UTC