Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged that, if elected, his government would invoke the rarely used Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to ensure mass murderers receive consecutive sentences. This promise comes as Canadians prepare for elections amid ongoing discussions about crime and safety. Although the notwithstanding clause has never been used federally, it has been applied 27 times at the provincial level, primarily in Quebec, raising questions about its implications and public understanding as a campaign topic.
