Canada

The burden is on people who understand what the notwithstanding clause means to explain to the less educated how dangerous this game is.

Do any of your friends and family know what this clause means? Every time I bring up the topic outside of politically active circles, I get a blank stare.

This proposal is illustrative to what’s at stake here. I’ll write an opinion piece on this later today.

I wouldn't say that's the case. Doug Ford got huge push-back for using it, to the point he repealed a piece of legislation that invoked it. Similarly, I don't think Poilievre would experience "no real consequences".

Plus, as pointed out in the article, "The clause can only override certain sections of the charter." IANAL, but I'm sure this (and Poilievre's other proposals to invoke the clause) will be reviewed by the courts.