Which of the following statements is correct with respect to our constitutional law?
A) Neither the federal nor provincial governments can ignore protections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms without going through the constitutional amending process.
B) The Constitution Act, 1982 was passed only by the English parliament.
C) The Constitution Act, 1982 is the supreme law of Canada and can override statutes.
D) The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the BNA Act, 1867.
E) The Charter is entrenched and, as such, none of its provisions can be overridden by any level of government.

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The Constitution Act, 1982 is the supreme law of Canada and can override statutes. It includes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is a fundamental part of the Constitution. However, certain provisions of the Charter can be overridden by the "notwithstanding clause" under specific conditions.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to Our