Canada gained full control of its constitution as recently as 1982. Although, Populists are increasingly taking advantage of an apparently innocuous article in Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The “notwithstanding clause” can be used by a prime minister or premier with enough legislative support to censor the media or jail persons without cause. The mysterious “notwithstanding clause” is actually quite risky. An article from Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms that at first glance seems innocuous is being exploited by populists more and more. Canadians need to get up and completely repeal the provision. The Canadian constitutional provision that forbids the Borg from assimilating everyone is called for to be removed, according to The Economist.
