Canada's Immigration Minister Sean Fraser firmly dismisses employing the constitutional override to challenge a court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses.
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuses to pause the carbon tax increase amid soaring living costs, provincial leaders warn of growing national unity crisis. Discover why Canada faces its most significant constitutional challenge in decades.
Alberta's plan to invoke the notwithstanding clause in its sovereignty act legislation sparks intense constitutional debate and sets the stage for a historic political showdown over provincial powers versus federal authority.
A brewing constitutional battle between Newfoundland and Labrador and Hydro-Québec over the historic Churchill Falls power contract could reshape Canada's energy landscape and cost Quebec billions.
University of Alberta law professor Steven Penney offers constitutional solution to preserve mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses while avoiding controversial use of notwithstanding clause.
A Bloc Québécois candidate is escalating his one-vote election defeat to the Supreme Court of Canada, challenging the razor-thin margin in Terrebonne riding and potentially setting a constitutional precedent.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's broad interpretation of tariff powers, marking a significant shift in presidential trade authority that could reshape future economic policy.
The Windsor Spitfires delivered an impressive performance against the Flint Firebirds, securing a decisive 5-2 victory in front of their home crowd at the WFCU Centre.
The U.S. Supreme Court faces a pivotal decision on presidential immunity that could determine Trump's legal fate, raising questions about equal justice application.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe throws support behind Alberta's controversial use of constitutional power to end teacher strike, sparking debate over labor rights and provincial authority in Canadian education.
Conrad Black delivers a powerful critique of Canada's constitutional framework, arguing for Senate reform and warning of governmental overreach in this exclusive analysis.
Explore the surprising history of how Canadian socialists once championed the notwithstanding clause as a tool for progressive change, and why their position has dramatically reversed in recent years.
The Alberta government uses constitutional powers to impose teacher salary increases while simultaneously approving raises and benefits for political staff. Critics call it a troubling double standard.
A fresh look at Canada's controversial notwithstanding clause reveals why common arguments against its use don't withstand constitutional scrutiny. Discover the historical context and legal principles that defend this unique parliamentary power.
A deep dive into how Canada's Supreme Court fundamentally transformed labor rights by inventing a constitutional right to strike that wasn't in the original framework.
Discover how Saskatchewan's recent legal battle puts Canada's rarely-used constitutional override clause in the spotlight. Learn what Section 33 means for your rights and why provinces are increasingly reaching for this nuclear option.