1. The notwithstanding clause: A legislative weapon?
... of written process requiring a reasoned debate or referendum before invoking the notwithstanding clause allows governments to use the clause without recognition of public stance, and moreover to use it for furthering their own aspirations. One of only two provinces to use the notwithstanding clause, Saskatchewan created legislation against the freedom of association, regardless of majority opposition. If the ... . In the case of the Tobacco Products Control Act of 1995, the court held that a total ban of tobacco advertising was too drastic regardless of public support for the control mea...
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