I don't think that's the case. The Supreme Court has already examined section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, but not in the context of promoting the adoption of a non-derogation clause in the Interpretation Act, which is federal.
November 25th, 2024 / 4:30 p.m.
Liberal
Arif Virani Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
I don't think that's the case. The Supreme Court has already examined section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, but not in the context of promoting the adoption of a non-derogation clause in the Interpretation Act, which is federal.
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