The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on June 16, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
10/20/2025|Updated: 10/20/2025
Commentary
Something big is happening in Canada’s Supreme Court, and most people haven’t noticed. Ottawa is attacking the provinces, especially Quebec, by starting a legal fight intended to reduce provincial powers to make laws. If the Supreme Court accepts Ottawa’s argument, it would tip the democratic balance, giving the courts more political power and leaving the provinces with less.
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