Unpacking the controversy over the notwithstanding clause | Unpublished
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Publication Date: December 2, 2025 - 18:59

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Unpacking the controversy over the notwithstanding clause

December 2, 2025

The notwithstanding clause has been part of Canadian law since 1982. So why is it now so controversial that it’s heading to the Supreme Court?



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