The new legislation includes a rarely used constitutional provision — the notwithstanding clause — to ensure progress of the council-cutting bill. The clause has never been used in Ontario before and critics have condemned the move, saying the notwithstanding clause was not designed to deal with this kind of issue. (Toronto City Council/YouTube)There is confusion about how many wards will in fact be contested during the vote. (Cole Burston/Canadian Press)Ford, however, said using the notwithstanding clause is necessary to ensure the will of elected politicians trumps the court ruling. Ford's actions a 'declaration of war,' councillor saysSeveral councillors moved motions responding to the province's legislation, including one from Coun.

Source: CBC News September 13, 2018 15:14 UTC