A record number of groups have been given standing to present legal arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada as it hears a ...

The notwithstanding clause is both historically appropriate and democratically desirable. Excising it would make our Charter of Rights and Freedoms more American. Is that really where we want to go?

Notwithstanding clause’s original aim The notwithstanding clause, or Sec. 33 of the Charter, permits governments to pass laws “notwithstanding” that those laws violate specific provisions in ...

Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Wednesday that his government is prepared to use the so-called “notwithstanding clause” to require doctors trained in that Canadian province to start their ...

Premier Scott Moe swiftly responded to Megaw’s injunction by announcing his intention to invoke the notwithstanding clause, Section 33 of the Charter. The notwithstanding clause is part of the ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the provincial government is ready to challenge the injunction against Bill 26 in court instead of moving to invoke the notwithstanding clause as a next step.