WATCH: The battle over the Notwithstanding Clause
In the latest episode of ‘Not “Sorry”’ host Alexander Brown delves into Canada’s escalating constitutional crisis, spotlighting the Notwithstanding Clause as a bulwark against an activist judiciary
In the latest episode of ‘Not “Sorry”’ on Juno News, host Alexander Brown, Director of the National Citizens Coalition, delves into Canada’s escalating constitutional crisis, spotlighting the Notwithstanding Clause as a bulwark against an increasingly activist judiciary.
Brown emphasizes that Section 33 isn’t a loophole but a cornerstone of the Charter, designed to preserve parliamentary supremacy amid Liberal efforts to curb its use and seemingly further empower left-leaning judges.
Alberta’s recent invocation of the clause under Premier Danielle Smith to end a disruptive teachers’ strike underscores the clause’s role in prioritizing public interest over prolonged union and special-interest demands.
And after a deeply troubling Supreme Court ruling on October 31, that struck down one-year mandatory minimum sentences for possessing or accessing child pornography in a 5-4 decision, concerns are mounting that judicial overreach is softening penalties for heinous crimes, based on hypothetical scenarios rather than prioritizing the needs of law and order, and the need to protect Canadians from violent and depraved offenders.
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Premiers like Danielle Smith, Scott Moe, Doug Ford, and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney have all urged Ottawa to deploy the Notwithstanding Clause to reinstate tough sentences. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s fiery condemnation goes one step further, labeling the ruling “disgusting” and vowing to use the clause to overturn it if elected, ensuring predators face prison time.
Guest Josh Dehaas, counsel for the Canadian Constitution Foundation, unpacks the mess, warning of judicial supremacy eroding the rights of Canadians and potentially pitching Canada into a constitutional crisis from coast to coast. The pair dissect how these events signal a broader problem: unelected judges, either out-of-touch or deficient in principles, who continue to override elected officials, threatening Canada’s foundational balance.
Will need to use the Clause to stop the native grab of Richmond, BC and elsewhere if appeals fail, just another layer of leftist judges.
The Notwithstanding Clause is essentially a necessity when rights have been bestowed not by inalienable rights under a God but rather on the allowance of the government. As a result of the government's changing perspectives from election to election, it can revoke the rights of certain citizens to support its voter base. Therefore, a balancing clause is necessary to ensure fairness for individuals when governments become corrupt.
I am currently awaiting the book by Dennis Molinaro, which looks at the analysis of US officials in the ever-increasing manipulation of Canada by the CCP. There is essentially no resistance to the CCP's influence in the Liberal party but rather compliance. The Americans have recognized this, and this has resulted in a high threat situation to their sovereignty. More than likely, the defiance of Canada is a result of major players in the Canadian government being CCP shills.
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