Definitions
What year was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms enshrined in Canada's Constitution
1982!
What could you do if the Canadian government infringes on your right to freedom of expression?
Apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain such remedy as the court considers appropriate and just in the circumstances
(SUE THEMMMM)
You're being charged with a crime, but you only speak Sim-lish! Do you have the right to a Sim-lish interpreter in the proceedings?
Yes! this right is applied no matter the language you speak under section 14
Life, Liberty, and Security of Person
Section 7
What is the Notwithstanding Clause?
Parliament, or the legislature of any given province, can temporarily disregard a provision of the Charter
Name a Democratic right in the Charter
Voting, Legislative Bodies Duration/Sittings
Geraldine fears the ocean. Unfortunately for her, she lives in B.C. She'd like to move to Manitoba, but she heard that only Man can live in Manitoba. Is she right?
No...
This can be covered under Section 6 of Mobility Rights and Equality Rights, Section 15
You're hiding poisonous Goldfish in your car after using them to do a sneaky crime... The police are on to you. They followed a trail of Goldfish into your car; do they have the right to search your car without a warrant?
Yes! Under Section 8, you're not protected from reasonable search and seizure.
Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.
Section 9
How long does a use of the Notwithstanding Clause last?
What are your 4 Fundamental Freedoms under section 2 of the Charter?
1. freedom of conscience and religion;
2. freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication
3. freedom of peaceful assembly; and
4. freedom of association.
Watson the toddler yearns for the mines. He wants to join his papa in the mining industry right away. He is guaranteed equal rights under section 15. Does that include his mining dreams?
No. Section 1 states reasonable limits
It has taken the courts almost a century to try Dracula the Car Salesman for fraud and auto-theft. What would the Charter say about this timeline?
Section 11: Dracula has the right to be tried within a reasonable time
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law
Section 1
Name one instance in the last 5 years where the "Notwithstanding Clause" was used.
Bill 21 (QC, renewed 2024), Canadian Union of Public Employees (ON, 2022), Election Finances Act & Advertising (ON, 2021), Education (Parents' Bill of Rights) Amendment Act (SK, 2023)