Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you for the question.
Simply put, it's devastating. It's devastating that we are in a moment in this country at which the notwithstanding clause is being used increasingly to limit the rights of the most vulnerable members of our society.
Our position at Egale is the same with respect to the notwithstanding clause as it is with respect to the Court Challenges Program, which is that it is for courts to determine the constitutionality of our legislation and that it is critical for our society, so that it can protect all of its members, that the courts retain that role.