The "Notwithstanding" Provision in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

question 30

Multiple Choice

The "notwithstanding" provision in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one that

• A) allows a legislature to pass laws that override the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter if the provision specifically states that it shall operate notwithstanding the freedoms specified in the Charter.
• B) allows a Court to decide that notwithstanding the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter, the judgment of the court is supreme.
• C) allows a legislature to pass a law that provides that notwithstanding the law that has been passed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms will still apply.
• D) allows a legislature to pass laws that override the fundamental freedoms specified in the Charter.
• E) allows a legislature to pass a law notwithstanding a court Order that prohibits it from doing so.

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