Share this Story: Kelly McParland: The Canada clause that Quebec just lovesKelly McParland: The Canada clause that Quebec just loves The province is determined to follow its own inclinations no matter what the rest of the country thinks, and the notwithstanding clause enables that Photo by Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian PressArticle content If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to prove your Canadian bona fides and haven’t a lick of documentation to do so, just start talking about the notwithstanding clause. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content I’m a member of the fraternity of Canadians ancient enough to recall the country before the Constitution and its Charter came along in 1982. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Trudeau wouldn’t be prime minister without Quebec votes, and has only a minority government at that.

Source: National Post January 01, 2022 17:57 UTC