09-10-2018, 07:51 PM
(09-10-2018, 04:21 PM)danbrotherston Wrote:(09-10-2018, 04:11 PM)panamaniac Wrote: It is an appalling idea, but I have no doubt that loyal members of Ford Nation will support it. Whether anyone in the PC caucus has the cojones to stand up against it remains to be seen (has the Premier already run it by caucus? I shouldn't think there was time). I really wonder what the City of Toronto is supposed to do now pending further court action, recall of Parliament, and invocation of the notwithstanding clause? Do they prepare for an election of 47 councillors? 25 councillors? Both? Neither?
Toronto's election is void, that much should already be the case.
As for the notwithstanding clause, his choice to use it in this instance should be disqualifying. If the PC party wishes us to have any respect for them ever again, they should immediately recall Ford, and run a leadership race.
I think Ford will need to introduce a new bill while invoking the notwithstanding clause, he cannot retroactively apply it to a bill formerly passed. So figure on another week to pass while they get done (assuming not obstruction tactics by the opposition) -- and while the city considers its next step. I agree the city may have to postpone the election, which surely takes us to even less charted waters.