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Alford: The Notwithstanding Clause, the Senate, and a Constitutional Crisis?

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Reevaluating the Senate: Rights vs. Legislation

This chapter explores the political implications of a Senate motion against the Notwithstanding Clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It critiques the traditional role of the Senate, advocating for its evolution into a protector of minority rights amidst tensions between democratic governance and constitutional safeguards.

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