Milliard Softens Stance on Notwithstanding Clause for Bill 96

0:00Quebec Liberal leader Charles Millard is walking back his support for using the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to protect Bill 96, the 2022 language law from the coalition Avenir Quebec government. At first, he said he renew the clause, which lets governments override rights for five year stretches, but now he's downshifted to maybe, depending on changes to the bill. Earlier this week, under pressure from reporters, Millard surprised folks by backing the clauses renewal after the next election in October 20, 26, since his up again in 2027. He wanted to tweak two big parts of the law, but keep the rest, aiming to shield it from court-fights. That sparked quick backlash from the English-speaking community, with angry calls flooding Montreal's CJAD radio and groups like TAOQ calling it A. Shock, stressing judicial reviews are key to democracy. Then inside his own caucus, eyebrows raised since past liberal stances avoided preventative

1:00use of the clause. Going back, former leader Dominique Englade promised tweaks to Bill 96 without repealing it or using the clause, trying to balance. Nationalists and Anglophone voters. A 2023 party report also warned against preemptive overrides. Millard hit the radio to clarify he wants fixes so the clause is in need. Denied any panic caucus meeting and stressed his party will protect. French while honoring minority rights, unlike the CAQ approach, that's the story for today. Canada News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.