Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What is the notwithstanding clause and why is it so controversial in Canada? This video breaks down Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, explaining how governments can use it to temporarily bypass certain rights. We'll explore real-world examples like Ontario's education strike and Quebec's Bill 21 to understand the debate between parliamentary supremacy and judicial oversight. Discover why this clause exists, its five-year limit, and its impact on Canadian democracy.
This video is from the CCF's high school civics course Constitutional rights - Civic responsibilities. Available at: theccf.ca/learn/constitutional-rights-civic-responsibilities
What is the notwithstanding clause and why is it so controversial in Canada? This video breaks down Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, explaining how governments can use it to temporarily bypass certain rights. We'll explore real-world examples like Ontario's education strike and Quebec's Bill 21 to understand the debate between parliamentary supremacy and judicial oversight. Discover why this clause exists, its five-year limit, and its impact on Canadian democracy.
This video is from the CCF's high school civics course Constitutional rights - Civic responsibilities. Available at: theccf.ca/learn/constitutional-rights-civic-responsibilities
