two of the province’s largest unions are calling on political parties to make their positions on the notwithstanding clause clear before election day.

The letter points to the growing use of the clause across Canada to override the rights of workers, students, and others. It also highlights BC’s own history of unconstitutional legislation targeting teachers and health care workers, which both unions successfully challenged at the Supreme Court of Canada.

It was sent to NDP Leader David Eby, BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson, BC Green Leader Emily Lowan, CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko, and OneBC Leader Dallas Brodie.