The “notwithstanding clause:” Or, how to avoid the Charter of Rights

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The “notwithstanding clause:” Or, how to avoid the Charter of Rights

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The “notwithstanding clause:” Or, how to avoid the Charter of Rights | CCPA

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Using the notwithstanding clause as a tool to avoid court challenges over questionable or controversial legislation makes a joke of democracy

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