Canadian Chief Justice on 'Notwithstanding Clause' Appeal

Canada's Chief Justice stated that 'extreme' hypothetical scenarios will not determine the outcome of the appeal concerning the controversial notwithstanding clause, which allows governments to suspend certain Charter rights.

26 Mar, 20:43 — 26 Mar, 20:43

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‘Extreme’ hypothetical scenarios won’t decide notwithstanding clause appeal, chief justice says

The controversial clause allows a government to suspend certain Charter rights for up to five years, at which point the invocation must be reviewed by legislators

By Christopher Nardi

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