Section 33 of the Charter, often referred to as the notwithstanding clause, allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to override certain Charter rights for a limited period. Poilievre's proposed ...

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, enacted in 1982, is a cornerstone of Canadian law, enshrining fundamental rights and freedoms. However, Section 33, the notwithstanding clause, provides an ...

If elected, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has now confirmed that he would invoke Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of ...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a politically groundbreaking promise to become the first prime minister to ...

As Canadians are set to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on Thursday, Pierre Poilievre ...

The notwithstanding clause was the compromise that made the Charter possible. It’s not a constitutional backdoor. It’s a ...

Judge Paul Schebas will decide on whether to temporarily bar the government from removing the lanes on Bloor, University, and ...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it ...

The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is intervening in a Supreme Court of Canada case this week examining the ...

The rally was also celebrated the 43rd birthday of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (Dale Manucdoc/CBC) Hundreds of people gathered outside Toronto city hall on Thursday to rally ...