1. The notwithstanding clause: A legislative weapon?
The notwithstanding clause of section 33 in the Canadian Constitution gives legislatures the ability to pass laws that override essential guarantees of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. ... Now that the Constitution has been ratified and Canadians have come to understand its value and purpose, why is the notwithstanding clause-source of controversy and an infringement of rights-still included in the Constitution? ... The removal of section 33 of the Constitution would leave interpretation of legislation entirely up to the courts, and effectively make Canada a judiciary supreme state. ... ...
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