Poilievre Pledges Use of Notwithstanding Clause for Tough Policies

April 15, 2025, 7:59 am

Coverage highlights Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s bold promise to employ the notwithstanding clause to override certain Charter rights, aiming to implement a more stringent law-and-order agenda. The pledge marks a significant policy proposal that diverges from conventional approaches and has sparked debates over civil liberties and government authority. Analysts and commentators are watching closely as this proposal signals a potential redefinition of legal norms and the balance between security measures and individual rights in Canada.

nationalpost.com / Poilievre says no timeline for defunding the CBC

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globalnews.ca / How consecutive life sentences and the notwithstanding clause work

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal has raised concerns about the rule of law in Canada, with some warning it could erode constitutional norms.

ottawacitizen.com / Denley: Pierre Poilievre is the right man in the wrong city

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nationalobserver.com / Poilievre vows to use the notwithstanding clause, Carney talks defence procurement

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising that a government led by him would use the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights to implement his tough-on-crime agenda — something no prime minister has ever done.

thestar.com / An unprecedented pledge from Poilievre + Toronto man pays it forward 57 years after his rescue

Here’s the latest on Poilievre’s plans for the notwithstanding clause, Trump’s potential auto tariff exemption, and how a Toronto man is paying it forward 57 years after being rescued from Lake Ontario.

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