Mr. Minister, several of the tough-on-crime measures brought in by your government have had a rough ride in the courts to your chagrin, at least according to your public statements. I understand that within your department there have been some investigations as to what the appropriate timing and circumstances would be in which to invoke the notwithstanding clause. Can you confirm that, and share with this committee what is being undertaken with respect to an examination of when to invoke, and the circumstances under which to invoke, the notwithstanding clause?
On March 6th, 2014. See this statement in context.