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Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)
This enactment amends the Constitution Act, 1982 to provide for conditions that must be met in order for Parliament to enact legislation that invokes section 33 of that Act.
✦ AI Summary
Bill S-218 proposes changes to the Constitution Act, 1982, specifically concerning the use of the "notwithstanding clause" (section 33). The notwithstanding clause allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to pass laws that override certain Charter rights and freedoms. This bill aims to create stricter conditions and procedures for invoking this clause at the federal level.
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Legislative Timeline
2025-05-28
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes conditions for invoking Parliament's notwithstanding clause.
Current
Second reading (Senate)
✦ AIBill is currently being debated in the Senate.