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  "path": "/opinion/chris-selley-provinces-dont-need-the-notwithstanding-clause-to-stomp-on-our-charter-rights",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-22T19:32:10.000Z",
  "site": "https://nationalpost.com",
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    "it seemed more than a bit bonkers",
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  "textContent": "In August of last year, the Nova Scotia government enacted a ban on going into the woods — any woods, anywhere on public property, for any reason — on pain of a $25,000 fine, because of extreme wildfire risk. To many Canadians, it seemed more than a bit bonkers on its face, never mind taking into account the exceptions. Read More",
  "title": "Chris Selley: Provinces don’t need the notwithstanding clause to stomp on our Charter rights",
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