Suppose the government of Alberta passed legislation that conflicted with rights under s. 8 of the Charter, and the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the legislation. The government of Alberta can pass the legislation under s. 33(1) of the Charter and it cannot be challenged in the courts because of the protection offered by s. 33(1).

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Section 33(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, known as the "notwithstanding clause," allows provincial or federal governments to pass legislation that operates notwithstanding certain Charter rights, including s. 8, for a renewable period of five years.

Suppose the Government of Alberta Passed Legislation That Conflicted with Rights