Document Information Date: 1981-11-20 By: Canada (House of Commons) Citation: Canada, Parliament, House of Commons Journals, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 4004-4061. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Note: There is another version of the Notice of Motion found in the Jean Chrétien fonds. There is a comma addition in Section 28. [Page 4007] SCHEDULE B CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 PART I CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law: Guarantee… Read more Canada, House of Commons Journals, [Proposed Charter of Rights] 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (20 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-20 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 12978-12980. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). COMMONS DEBATES — November 20, 1981 [Page 12978] THE CONSTITUTION RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS Hon. Flora MacDonald (Kingston and the Islands): Madam Speaker, my question is directed to the Prime Minister. He will recall that a couple of days ago I asked him how many provinces have not yet given their consent to withdrawing the [Page 12979] override provision to… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Recognition of Women’s Rights”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (20 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-20 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 12982-13060. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). THE CONSTITUTION RESOLUTION RESPECTING CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 [Page 12982] [Translation] On the Order: Government Notices of Motions. [Page 12983] November 18, 1981 The Minister of Justice THAT, WHEREAS in the past certain amendments to the Constitution of Canada have been made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom at the request and with the consent of Canada; AND WHEREAS it… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Resolution Respecting Constitution Act”, [Proposed Charter Draft dated Nov. 18] 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (20 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1980-11-19 By: Roger Tassé, Department of Justice, Canada Citation: Memo from Deputy Minister to Minister re Override Clause in Relation to Section 28 of Charter (19 November 1981). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Note: This document is discussed in an article that has been recently submitted to a peer-review journal. Department of Justice MEMORANDUM Date November 19, 1981 TO: MINISTER FROM: DEPUTY MINISTER SUBJECT: OVERRIDE CLAUSE IN RELATION TO SECTION 28 OF CHARTER Comments It is being alleged by women’s groups… Read more Memo from Deputy Minister to Minister re Override Clause in Relation to Section 28 of Charter (19 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-18 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 12890-12891. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). [Page 12890] [English] RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS Hon. Flora MacDonald (Kingston and the Islands): Madam Speaker, I have a straightforward question that is directed to the Prime Minister, regarding the constitutional proposals. Will the Prime Minister confirm that ail of the provinces, except Saskatchewan, have now agreed to the inclusion intact of the equality clause, Section 28, as it was… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Recognition of Women’s Rights”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (18 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1980-11-16 By: Roger Tassé, Department of Justice, Canada Citation: Note for the Prime Minister from Roger Tassé, Override of Section 28 of the Charter of Rights (16 November 1981) [incl. Telex from Roger Tassé re: Override of Section 28 in Section 33 of Charter and Wording of Mobility Rights Derogation under Section 6(4) (16 November 1981)] Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Note: This document is discussed in an article that has been recently submitted to a peer-review journal. S E C R… Read more Note for the Prime Minister re Override of Section 28 of the Charter of Rights incl. Telex from Roger Tassé re: Override of Section 28 in Section 33 of Charter and Wording of Mobility Rights Derogation under Section 6(4) (16 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-16 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 12777, 12779, 12783-12784. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). [Page 12777] THE CONSTITUTION RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS Mr. Edward Broadbent (Oshawa): Madam Speaker, my question is addressed to the minister responsible for the status of women. The minister knows that following certain answers given by the Prime Minister with respect to Clause 28 in the old constitutional resolution, the precise meaning and significance of that clause are… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, Question Period—The Constitution, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (16 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-09 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 12633-12637. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). [Page 12633] THE CONSTITUTION REQUEST FOR REPORT ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH QUEBEC [Translation] Mr. Jacques Guilbault (Saint-Jacques): Madam Speaker, my question is directed to the Prime Minister and concerns the Constitution. Since the media mentioned today that Mr. Ryan, Leader of the Opposition in Quebec, sent a telex to the Prime Minister of Canada which, it seems, contained substantial suggestions on… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Equality of the Sexes”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (9 November 1981) →