Charter of Rights and Freedoms
an election must happen at least every ___ years.
five
1, Oakes
One part of the legal rights says: "right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
False. That came from the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The Canadian version promises "life, liberty, and security of the person".
You are denied housing because of your disability. Which document does this fall under?
Ontario Human Rights Code
One of the most important things about the Charter is that your rights are protected, but... _________________
They are not unlimited
Why does Canada have more than one Human Rights law?
Because rights can be violated in different ways.
The Canadian Human Rights Act applies to Airlines, Banks, and Federal Goverment services
True
Why did we need a Charter even though the Bill of Rights existed?
The Bill of Rights is an ordinary law that could be overwritten by parliament and only applies to federal government matters, while the Charter is a part of the Constitution, applies to all levels of government, and is harder to overwrite
The Charter protects Canadian citizens, but it doesnt protect tourists or temporary residents.
False. Many Charter rights protect everyone in Canada, regardless of citizenship.
The federal government passes a law restricting freedom of speech. Which 1960 document protects this freedom but lacks the constitutional authority of the Charter?
The Bill of Rights
A law has an important goal, but it restricts a Charter right way more than needed, which requirement of the Oakes test is violated the most?
The minimal impairment requirement, the goverment must show that it impairs the right no more than resoanably needed.
The Nonwithstanding Clause allows a law to overwrite Charter rights for 5 years, and goverments can renew the law if needed.
True
What are the three things a court can do with a law it finds violates your Charter rights, and how does each work?
Strike Down: Removes the law
Read Down: Removes the Unconstutional part/Changes it
Read in: Modify wording to make it constitutional
What's the Notwithstanding Clause, and what keeps it in check?
Governments can enact laws that conflict with certain Charter rights, and such laws must be renewed at least every 5 years.
Despite your excellent work and contributions to your provincial government, your application for the federal position you coveted is denied because of your faith. Which of the four human rights documents does this fall under?