text: I am from Saskatchewan and have heard all of the noise.
  
  The majority of people would actually like to see the two systems amalgamated and it may well happen some day. However, it would be a major change for all involved .
  
  In the short term, kicking non catholic children out of the schools they have been attending causes two problems. First, the upheaval for the children affected is not ideal. Second, there simply isn't room in the public system's class rooms to accommodate the extra students.
  
  Wall has chosen a path that gives 5 years of certainty to parents and administrators to find the proper long term solution.
  
  I am a supporter of combining the two systems but I support the use of the not withstanding clause in this case.
  
  The appeal process will start now regardless, but for now, it solves the immediate dilemma.