The notwithstanding clause allows governments to breach certain Charter rights provided they do so publicly and for renewable five-year periods.

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The notwithstanding clause, Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, allows federal, provincial, or territorial governments to temporarily override certain sections of the Charter for up to five years, after which the legislation must be reviewed and potentially renewed.

The Notwithstanding Clause Allows Governments to Breach Certain Charter Rights