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Lessons from the notwithstanding clause debate

F.R. Scott, the man who schooled Pierre Trudeau on the Constitution, was frustrated by Section 33’s insertion in the Constitution. His words have come back to haunt us.

Opinion
BY ANDREW CADDELL
September 19, 2018

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 19, 2018

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Lessons from the notwithstanding clause debate

F.R. Scott, the man who schooled Pierre Trudeau on the Constitution, was frustrated by Section 33’s insertion in the Constitution. His words have come back to haunt us.

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