Although the "notwithstanding" clause appears to provide governments with a constitutional escape hatch from much of the Charter, it has rarely had this effect.

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The "notwithstanding" clause, Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, allows governments to override certain Charter rights, but it has been used sparingly due to political and public backlash.

Although the "Notwithstanding" Clause Appears to Provide Governments with a Constitutional