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The Supreme Court of Canada is grappling with Quebecs Bill 21, which bans religious symbols for public workers. The law, passed in 2019, uses the notwithstanding clause to override rights for up to five years. Challengers argue it violates freedoms, marking the courts biggest review of the clause in over 40 years. The federal government and provinces like Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba have weighed in, with some supporting the law and others opposing it. A key debate centers on whether judges can still declare if these laws break rights, even when suspended. The ruling could reshape how provinces wield this powerful tool across Canada.

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