1. The notwithstanding clause: A legislative weapon?
The creation of a judiciary has nevertheless reduced the degree of popular control held by parliament. ... Although Parliament cannot remove judges based on differences in ideology or reasoning, seats that become available due to voluntary termination or death can be filled by parliament's chosen candidates. ... Judicial supremacy in Canada will force all legislation to be in context with the provisions of the Constitution and will provide equal protection for all Canadians. In contrast, by allowing parliament to be supreme, the notwithstanding clause limits the vital guarantees of the...
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