Category : Constitutional Issues


Chrétien: Premiers Too Quick to Override Rights

Ex-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warns that provincial leaders are increasingly willing to use the notwithstanding clause, threatening fundamental Canadian rights and freedoms in pursuit of political agendas.

Canada's Battle Against Hate: Bill C-9 Explained

As hate crimes surge across Canada, new legislation aims to strengthen legal tools against extremism. Discover how Bill C-9 could reshape Canada's approach to combating hate speech and protecting vulnerable communities.

Maine Enacts Red Flag Gun Law After Tragedy

Maine implements groundbreaking extreme risk protection order legislation following tragic mass shooting, empowering law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed dangerous.

Alberta's Notwithstanding Clause Faces Intense Scrutiny

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.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Broad Tariff Powers

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.

Woke Movement Targets Canadian Hero Matthew Begbie

The legacy of Sir Matthew Begbie, British Columbia's first chief justice, is under fire as activists demand removal of his name from landmarks. Discover the complex story behind Canada's latest historical controversy.

Poilievre to override Supreme Court on child porn ruling

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to reverse a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offences.

Why the Notwithstanding Clause Critics Are Wrong

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.

Canada's Three Solitudes: 30 Years After Quebec Vote

Thirty years after Quebec's near-separation vote, Canada faces new fractures beyond French-English divides. Discover how regional alienation, political polarization, and demographic shifts are reshaping national unity.

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