Do We Agree With The Notwithstanding Clause?

I disagree with the Notwithstanding Clause because it is inconsistent with the entrenchment of human rights and freedoms that the Charter stands for. The Notwithstanding Clause says rights and freedoms are subject to judicial interpretation but must be protected against legislative transgression. When the majority of the public is in favour of limitation or elimination of rights of a minority, constitutional restrictions are needed. Legislative override is applicable to only fundamental freedoms, legal rights, and equality rights. Therefore, other rights such as democratic, mobility, language,minority language education, and the guaranteed equality of gender are not subject to the override. In a democracy, public policy is generally orientated