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e-5232 (Democratic process)
E-petition
Initiated by Aaron Rosenbaum from Montreal, Quebec
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
Whereas:
- The pre-emptive use of Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, commonly known as “the Notwithstanding Clause,” within provincial and territorial legislation: • Disallows debate and conversation about the impacts of said legislation; • Attempts to prevent a proper judicial review of said legislation; • Disproportionately impacts minority and vulnerable communities; • Threatens access to government services such as health and justice, particularly for official language minority communities;
- There is an increased use of Section 33 by provincial and territorial governments, including pre-emptively; and
- The Leader of the Opposition has suggested he would use the Notwithstanding Clause.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to: 1. Never pre-emptively use Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in any federal legislation; and 2. Commit to a parliamentary review process if Section 33 is used pre-emptively by provincial and territorial governments, to ensure that the legislation using Section 33 does not infringe on the rights of Canadians.
- Open for signature
- November 20, 2024, at 4:21 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- March 20, 2025, at 4:21 p.m. (EDT)
