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The notwithstanding clause, and the Supreme Court's big decision

The notwithstanding clause, and the Supreme Court's big decision

Update: 2025-09-26
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Canada's Supreme Court has been asked to rule on Quebec's ban on religious clothing in the public service, and whether the Constitution's "notwithstanding" clause can be used indefinitely. Peter Mazereeuw speaks with University of Ottawa law professor Natasha Bakht about what's happening, and what's at stake. 

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The notwithstanding clause, and the Supreme Court's big decision

The notwithstanding clause, and the Supreme Court's big decision

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