In the face of a court challenge brought against the new education policy, Moe announced late last week that his provincial government would seek to enshrine the changes in legislation to be introduced this fall.
"The notwithstanding clause is present for a reason — so that duly elected governments can represent their constituents when necessary.” Moe is not at this point pledging to use the notwithstanding clause, calling it"but one of the tools" his government is eyeing to keep the new naming and pronoun policy for children under 16 announced this summer.
The UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity at the University of Regina, which offers services to gender-diverse individuals around the provincial capital, is challenging Saskatchewan's policy in court. Jensen was speaking before Moe told The Canadian Press the notwithstanding clause is being considered.