Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is one way you can be discriminated against (legally)?
Height, weight, shirt color, ect
What is the meaning of Culture?
A term referring to different ways that people around the world represent their experiences.
What are equality rights?
Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection.
Can the law control anything outside of cars?
It can is also for pedestrians and other vehicles on the road
What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act
The law that defines the consequences young people face for criminal offences.
Do Canadians citizens and non-citizens have the same legal rights?
Anyone in Canada have the same legal rights due to the Canadian charter of rights and freedom
What is the main purpose of this act?
to include every culture, make Canada more diverse, and prevent culture loss
what is the definition of criminal law?
A system of law concerned with those who commit crime.
What year was it modified
2024
Because of the YCJA, most young offenders are allowed to avoid this.
Criminal record
What's the difference between a freedom and a right?
Rights are a common privilege given to all citizens and freedoms are when there is little to no restraint to your actions.
Who is Pierre Elliot Trudeau?
Canadas 15th Prime minister.
What is Indictable Offences?
A serious crime in Canada under the Criminal Code max penalty is life imprisonment
What areas does it control
any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use.
What ages does the Youth Criminal Justice Act deal with?
Ages 12-17
what year did women get the right to vote in Canada?
1916
What does it require of federal institutions?
It needs for them to recognize and improve their actives on multiculturalism.
Canada's legal system combines these two types of law systems?
common law and civil law
How many parts does it have
Eight parts
The YCJA prohibits this to be given to youths 12 to 14 years of age
Adult sentencings
Are you able to earn a living once you move to any province in Canada?
Mobility Rights section of the Charter allows anyone in Canada to move freely through the country and earn a living therefore yes you can earn a living once you move to any province in Canada
What year was it recognized in Canadian charter of rights and freedoms?
1982
What is contract law
Rules regarding agreements
Can this affect car manufacturers
Yes, they need to be approved with a national safety mark
News media may not publish a young offender's names unless they receive an adult sentence.
This is because the YCJA protects their privacy