1. The notwithstanding clause: A legislative weapon?
... , and its existence thus far unnecessary. Minimal usefulness and the previously mentioned imposed risk of the clause justify its elimination from the Charter. Section 33 has been used by only Quebec and Saskatchewan, never by the federal government. It must be maintained nonetheless that the judiciary branch of government is entirely capable of making a mistake in its interpretation of law. ... preventing strike. This entrenchment was clearly not for the greater benefit of the people but for the advancement of a political agenda. The Levesque government in Quebec also misused the override...
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