Document Information Date: 2021-01-31 [Updated: 2023-08-01] By: PrimaryDocuments.ca Citation: PrimaryDocuments.ca, Section 33, The Notwithstanding Clause: Compilation of primary documents to assist in interpreting the public meaning of Section 33 of the Constitution Act, 1982, Fourth Ed. (August 2023). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Please Note: The PDF and HTML below will not always align. The PDF serves as a record in time, whereas the HTML will constantly be updated. The PDF will be updated occasionally and all former versions of the report will be available… Read more REPORT: The Notwithstanding Clause, Section 33 of the Constitution Act, 1982 →
Verbatim Transcript [Including Agreement on Constitution] Notes for Opening Remarks of Premier J. Angus MacLean Opening Statement by Honourable A. Brian Peckford, Premier Newfoundland and Labrador Notes for an address by the Hon. John M. Buchanan, Q.C., M.LA., Premier of Nova Scotia New Brunswick Proposals concerning The Charter of Rights Opening Remarks by Premier Rene Levesque, Monday, November 2nd Opening Statement by the Hon. Sterling Lyon, Premier of Manitoba A New Brunswick Proposal to obtain wider support for the Constitutional Resolution Notes for an Opening Statement by Premier Allan Blakeney… Read more COLLECTION: Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on the Constitution (Ottawa: 2-5 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-25 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 13243. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). PETITION MRS. MITCHELL-THE CONSTITUTION-REQUEST FOR DELETION OF SECTION 33 OF CHARTER [Page 13243] [English] Mrs. Margaret Mitchell (Vancouver East): Madam Speaker, it is my duty to present a petition to the House sponsored by the Ad Hoc Committee of Canadian Women on the Constitution. This petition asks for the removal of the override section, Section 33, from the Charter of… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Mrs. Mitchell—The Constitution—Request for Deletion of Section 33 of Charter”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (25 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-24 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 13164-13226. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). [English] THE CONSTITUTION RESOLUTION RESPECTING CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 […] [Page 13194] Mr. Hal Herbert (Vaudreuil): Madam Speaker, when my remarks were interrupted by the adjournment motion last evening, I had said that I accept that the inclusion of the Canada clause is the best we can expect in the circumstances. Obviously I am acknowledging that I would have liked something… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Resolution Respecting Constitution Act”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (24 November 1981) →
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). [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 of Rights and Freedoms Guarantee of Rights and Freedoms 1. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out… 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: 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) →