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flag Canadian Conservative leader backs controversial "notwithstanding clause" amid public opposition.

flag Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre plans to argue in favor of retaining the "notwithstanding clause," a part of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms that allows governments to override certain rights temporarily. flag Despite a 2023 poll showing 55% of Canadians preferring to abolish the clause, Poilievre sees a strong case for keeping it, especially regarding criminal justice reforms. flag However, he faces a tough task in convincing a divided public, including many conservative voters, of its necessity.

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