In what has become a mainstay in recent Canadian politics, the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is back in the news. In the last few weeks, several mayors have ...

Trudeau against use of notwithstanding clause Justin Trudeau once again came out against the use of the notwithstanding clause, saying it goes against the rights of Canadians.

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court of Canada’s narrow decision last week to strike down the one-year minimum sentence for possession of child pornography, Alberta’s premier was among the voices ...