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 ...

The high court will hear 11 appeals, which includes seven criminal cases, in its spring session ...

If our rights and freedoms can so easily be overridden, our Charter is in danger,” said Anaïs Bussière McNicholl of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Our fundamental rights and ...

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 ...