1. The notwithstanding clause: A legislative weapon?
... representative of class. Although Parliament cannot remove judges based on differences in ideology or reasoning, seats that become available due to voluntary termination or death can be filled by parliament's chosen candidates. These candidates are likely to share the outlook of the electorate and thus cause minimal conflict, in spite of a transfer of powers. As the law profession is largely made up of white, upper ... used by legislatures. The need for an override clause in the ratification of the Constitution was a legitimate concern on the part of Canadian Premiers. However, legislat...
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