Manitoba NDP says bill will prevent use of notwithstanding clause to 'trample' rights of vulnerable groups

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Oct 17, 2025 - 07:50
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Manitoba NDP says bill will prevent use of notwithstanding clause to 'trample' rights of vulnerable groups
A man in a suit speaks during a government legislative session.

The NDP introduced legislation in Manitoba on Thursday that the premier hopes will safeguard against the frivolous use of the notwithstanding clause, a legal measure that's been invoked by Quebec and other governments in recent years to temporarily shield provincial legislation from legal challenges under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.