The legislature does not abdicate; it has the capacity, through the notwithstanding clause, to overrule any judgment of the Supreme Court. It chose not to. This is not an abdication.
On June 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.
On June 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Liberal
Mauril Bélanger Liberal Ottawa—Vanier, ON
The legislature does not abdicate; it has the capacity, through the notwithstanding clause, to overrule any judgment of the Supreme Court. It chose not to. This is not an abdication.
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