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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

What is Canada's notwithstanding clause? And why Pierre Poilievre wants to use it (National Post)

As Canadians are set to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on Thursday, Pierre Poilievre promised this week that his government would invoke a never-before-used section at the federal level to keep mass murderers in prison until death. The Conservative leader first pitched the idea of utilizing Section 33 last year, but his new pledge comes as Canadians are about to head to the polls with crime and safety still a major issue, even in the shadow of Donald Trump’s tariffs and the ongoing affordability crisis ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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