Canada's Justice Minister Expresses Concerns Over Charter Rights Overrides

As Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms turns 44, Justice Minister Sean Fraser voiced significant concerns regarding provinces' use of the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights and plans to establish guardrails for its application.

17 Apr, 08:00 — 17 Apr, 08:00

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Charter at a turning point as it turns 44

Canada's Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has significant concerns with the way the provinces are overriding Charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause, and he's prepared to establish guardrails around its use as the document turns 44.

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