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Charter's s.33 Resurgence - Charter Politics and the Rise of the Notwithstanding Clause

Submitted by scoope04 on February 18, 2026 - 2:56pm
Date: 
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 11:30am to 12:45pm
Location: 

Mackinnon MCKN 121

Body: 

Leading scholars examine the Charter's s.33 resurgence and its impact on rights and democracy

Join us for a panel featuring leading scholars who examine why the notwithstanding clause is being used more often, how the public views it, and what it means for rights and democracy in Canada..

Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion.


Panelists

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Charles Buck
University of Toronto 

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Dr. Andrea Lawlor
MacMaster University

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Dr. Dave Snow
University of Guelph

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