Pearl Eliadis
Lawyer, lecturer, and author based in Quebec with expertise in constitutional law and civil liberties, appearing to analyze Bill 21 and the notwithstanding clause.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 43min
Canada Is Built on a Clause That Nobody Is Supposed to Use. What Happens Now That Everyone Is Using It?
Pearl Eliadis, a Quebec-based constitutional lawyer and lecturer, breaks down the controversial notwithstanding clause. She traces its origin, explains why Bill 21 reached the Supreme Court, and explores political uses across provinces. Listens into roots in Quebec secularism, the stakes for the Charter, and why this is the clause’s biggest test yet.
