Editorial Note
This page presents editorial analysis and commentary on documented government decisions. Analysis reflects this publication's interpretation of public records and reporting. Editorial PolicyCompare rhetoric across provinces to reveal coordinated messaging
Methodology
The Quote Matcher identifies when multiple premiers use identical language or shared talking points on the same policy theme.
Matching keywords are highlighted to show the common rhetorical patterns that emerge across provinces.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
Nov 1, 2022
“I know that collective bargaining negotiations are sometimes difficult, but it has to happen. The suspension of people's rights is something that you should only do in the most exceptional circumstances.”
Response to Ontario's use of notwithstanding clause
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Nov 3, 2022
“A strike is more devastating than using the notwithstanding clause. Keeping the kids at home, being dumped off on the grandparents, employers calling up saying, 'We need the people,' I think that's a little more serious in my opinion.”
Defending use of notwithstanding clause against CUPE workers
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
Nov 1, 2022
“I know that collective bargaining negotiations are sometimes difficult, but it has to happen. The suspension of people's rights is something that you should only do in the most exceptional circumstances.”
Response to Ontario's use of notwithstanding clause
Noa Mendelsohn Aviv
Executive Director, Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Nov 8, 2022
“This act should never have been introduced and was an affront to the rights and freedoms of every person in Canada.”
Statement on Bill 28
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
Nov 1, 2022
“I know that collective bargaining negotiations are sometimes difficult, but it has to happen. The suspension of people's rights is something that you should only do in the most exceptional circumstances.”
Response to Ontario's use of notwithstanding clause
Scott Moe
Premier of Saskatchewan
Oct 1, 2023
“The notwithstanding clause is present for a reason — so that duly elected governments can represent their constituents when necessary.”
Justifying use of notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Nov 3, 2022
“A strike is more devastating than using the notwithstanding clause. Keeping the kids at home, being dumped off on the grandparents, employers calling up saying, 'We need the people,' I think that's a little more serious in my opinion.”
Defending use of notwithstanding clause against CUPE workers
Scott Moe
Premier of Saskatchewan
Oct 1, 2023
“The notwithstanding clause is present for a reason — so that duly elected governments can represent their constituents when necessary.”
Justifying use of notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
“I know that collective bargaining negotiations are sometimes difficult, but it has to happen. The suspension of people's rights is something that you should only do in the most exceptional circumstances.”
Response to Ontario's use of notwithstanding clause
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
“A strike is more devastating than using the notwithstanding clause. Keeping the kids at home, being dumped off on the grandparents, employers calling up saying, 'We need the people,' I think that's a little more serious in my opinion.”
Defending use of notwithstanding clause against CUPE workers
Noa Mendelsohn Aviv
Executive Director, Canadian Civil Liberties Association
“This act should never have been introduced and was an affront to the rights and freedoms of every person in Canada.”
Statement on Bill 28
Scott Moe
Premier of Saskatchewan
“The notwithstanding clause is present for a reason — so that duly elected governments can represent their constituents when necessary.”
Justifying use of notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy