Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution of Canada. It is commonly known as the notwithstanding clause (la clause dérogatoire, or la clause nonobstant in French), sometimes referred to as the override power, and it allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to temporarily override certain portions of the Charter.

Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution of Canada. It is commonly known as the notwithstanding clause (la clause dérogatoire, or la clause nonobstant in French), sometimes referred to as the override power, and it allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to temporarily override certain portions of the Charter.