1. Section 61 of the POA states that the maximum fine for a Part III offence is $5,000. However, theHighway Traffic Actindicates that the penalty for stunt driving, a Part III offence, can range from $2,000 to $10,000. Which maximum amount would apply and why?
2. Explain whether you would follow the provisions in the charging act or the procedural act (the POA) if they contain different procedural information.
3. Explain the "notwithstanding clause". Why do governments use it only sparingly?
4. What kind of remedies does s. 24(1) allow a court to grant for a Charter violation? Provide an example of such a remedy.
5. What remedy may a court grant under s. 24(2) for a Charter violation, and what requirement must first be met?