1. The notwithstanding clause: A legislative weapon?
... governments to legislate against fundamental Constitutional principles that form the arena of politics. This ability to mold the Constitution to suit legislature aspirations is one of the reasons the amendment formula for the Constitution is so rigid. A less severe amendment process might cause repetitive changes and distortions to the Constitution. John Whyte, on the topic of changing the Constitution, states: "Canadian ... ...
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