Madam Speaker, we are fully aware of the Government of Saskatchewan's proposed use of the notwithstanding clause.
We are dead set against the pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in any circumstances. The notwithstanding clause is intended to protect minority rights, not suppress them.
In light of the decision by the court in Saskatchewan yesterday, we would have thought that the Government of Saskatchewan would have taken a moment to pause, reflect and wait until the process played itself out.