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A 2025 Senate bill seeks to restrict Canada’s notwithstanding clause with court approval, ministerial justification, and broad legislative support.
A Senate bill introduced in October 2025 by Senator Peter Harder proposes stricter rules for using Canada’s notwithstanding clause, which allows laws to override Charter rights.
The bill requires Supreme Court confirmation that a law violates Charter rights before the clause can be invoked, mandates a ministerial justification, and demands a two-thirds majority in the House of Commons plus support from at least two parties.
It aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible use of the clause, which is currently under review by the Supreme Court.
The legislation could serve as a model for other provinces.
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Un proyecto de ley del Senado de 2025 busca restringir la cláusula de no obstante de Canadá con aprobación judicial, justificación ministerial y amplio apoyo legislativo.