Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)
This enactment amends the Constitution Act, 1982 to provide for conditions that must be met in order for Parliament to enact legislation that invokes section 33 of that Act.
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Bill S-218 aims to change how the federal government can use the "notwithstanding clause" (section 33 of the Constitution Act, 1982). This clause allows Parliament to pass laws that override certain Charter rights, like freedom of expression or protection from unreasonable search and seizure. The bill proposes specific conditions that must be met before Parliament can use this clause.
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