1. The notwithstanding clause: A legislative weapon?
... the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In using the notwithstanding clause, legislation may infringe on rights that are included in section 2, and sections 7 to 15- inclusive of fundamental freedoms, legal rights, and equality rights. An ongoing debate has fostered over this "override clause", arguing that the loss of these rights and freedoms may outweigh the benefits that the associated legislation ... probability of minority oppression. The court system was originally established to give formal, impartial judgment on interpretations of laws and settling disputes. Judges are appointed bec...
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