Section 33 (Notwithstanding Clause)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:constitutional_law
gptkbp:adoptedBy 1982
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Notwithstanding_Clause
gptkbp:appliesTo language rights
democratic rights
mobility rights
minority language education rights
sections 2 and 7-15 of the Charter
gptkbp:controversy yes
gptkbp:duration 5 years per invocation
gptkbp:enables Parliament or provincial legislatures to override certain Charter rights
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Constitution_Act,_1982
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Section 33 (Notwithstanding Clause)
gptkbp:partOf Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
gptkbp:purpose to allow legislatures to pass laws notwithstanding certain Charter rights
gptkbp:renewable yes
gptkbp:requires explicit declaration in legislation
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Alberta
gptkb:Ontario
gptkb:Quebec
gptkb:Saskatchewan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canadian_Constitution
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5