Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)
This enactment amends the Department for Women and Gender Equality Act to require the Minister for Women and Gender Equality to examine the potential effects of certain bills and amendments on women and to report to Parliament accordingly.
This bill proposes to change how Parliament can use the "notwithstanding clause" (section 33 of the Constitution Act, 1982). This clause allows Parliament to pass laws that can override certain Charter rights, like freedom of speech or rights related to life, liberty, and security. The bill sets specific conditions that must be met before Parliament can invoke this clause. These include the bill originating in the House of Commons, being introduced by a minister, and requiring a Supreme Court ruling that the bill would infringe upon specific Charter rights.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Québec debout | Yes | 100% | 0% |