The architects of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms thought the Notwithstanding Clause would only be used in exceptional circumstances. Conservative premiers seem determined to prove them wrong.
Sorry, not Canadian but I want to confirm: The Notwithstanding Clause allows provincial legislatures to specifically violate the constitution and prevent courts from reviewing the matter?
Is the only recourse to wait, unelect the provincial legislators responsible, and then undo it?
I’ve never known of this until now and am completely shocked this exists as a real legal mechanism…
Sorry, not Canadian but I want to confirm: The Notwithstanding Clause allows provincial legislatures to specifically violate the constitution and prevent courts from reviewing the matter?
Is the only recourse to wait, unelect the provincial legislators responsible, and then undo it?
I’ve never known of this until now and am completely shocked this exists as a real legal mechanism…
deleted by creator