Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms

Minority Language
Educational Rights

Definition Of Right

English or French is learned via the majority population of speakers

Schools will either be English or French depending on population of the province

All children can receive primary and secondary education in the language

Right to receive the minority language

Example

Quebec has more French speakers

French speaking schools will be found in Quebec

Ontario has more English speakers

English speaking schools will be found in Ontario

How I Would Use It

In Quebec schools I could receive a English translation

Schools in Ontario will primarily speak English to me

Enforcement

Definition Of Right

Anyone's rights who have been interfered can go to court

Court decides if appropriate under circumstance's

Evidence in the court of law can denied if found not following the charter

Example

A man who had evidence found against him that he had not given premission to find can have it denied

A women who has had their rights interfered with can go to court

How I Would Use It

If my rights are denied or interfered I can go to court to fight for them

General

Definition Of Right

The charter can not interfere with any aborigonal person or their treaties

Can not deny any existing rights and freedoms in the charter

Rights and freedoms are equal to both males and females

Nothing in the charter is excluded from a certain party or group

Nothing in the charter gives more power or ability to a certain party or group

All provinces and territory's are included

Example

The prime minister does not gain anymore power from the charter

All 10 provinces and 3 territories have and can use the charter

How I Would Use It

As a female I can not be denied any rights or freedoms

A person can not deny me any rights

Application of Charter

Definition Of Right

The charter applies to both government and parliament

All provinces and territory's must respect the charter and its authoritys

Government that passes laws by not following the charter will face consequences

Can only make such law if the exempt it from the charter

Last 5 years max

Example

All governments must follow the charter

Including prime minister

How I Would Use It

I would not be able to use this right unless I was apart of parliament or a government

My provinces representative would follow this right

Guarantee of Rights
and Freedoms

Definition Of Right

Guaranteed rights and freedoms

Only to a reasonable limit

Can be justified freely

Example

A person has their rights and freedoms

They can do what they want freely

A person can freely do what they want

Can not do anything out of the law

A serial killers rights can be revoked

How I Would Use It

I could go wherever I want that is allowed in the law

I can do anything I want allowed in the law

I can say whatever I want allowed in the law

Fundamental Freedoms

Definition Of Right

Everyone has fundamental freedoms

Freedom of conscience

Freedom of religion

Freedom of thought

Freedom of belief

Freedom of opinion

Freedom of expression

Freedom of press and social media of communications

Freedom of peaceful assembly

Freedom of association

Example

Anyone in Canada could practice the freedoms

A person can post on social media

A person can have his own belief's, thoughts, and opinions

A group can peacefully gather to protest

Black lives matter

Trucker convoy

Until it is not peaceful

Ukrainian peace rally's

How I Would Use It

I could...

Have any or no religion

Have my own thoughts/beliefs/opinions

I could express myself

Use social media or press

Assemble peacefully

Associate with anyone

Official Languages
of Canada

Definition Of Right

English and French are the official languages of Canada

Both are equal status and rights

Everyone has the right to speak English or French in parliament debates

Journals of parliament will be printed in both languages

Both versions are equal

English or French can be spoken in any court established by parliament

All political offices available to speak French and English

Respect to all languages that are not French or English

Example

A French speaker can freely speak the language

The right to a French translation/translator

Bilingual food packaging

How I Would Use It

The right to have English translations/translators

Can freely speak English or French

Equality Rights

Definition Of Right

Everyone is equal

The right to equal protection

No discrimination

Race

National or ethnic origin

Colour

Religion

Sex

Age

Mental or physical disabilities

No objection or disadvantages set for the individuals

Example

Not being able to enter a building due to race

Lower salary due to gender

Not allowing a able elder to work

Banning a religion from a store

Not hiring a person because of their autism

How I Would Use It

Being able to have the same salary as a man

Being able to have rights as a person with no religion

Ability to achieve goals without discriminatory set backs

Legal Rights

Definition Of Right

Right to life, liberty and security

Can not be deprived until the justice systems states

Right to decline being searched

Right to not be imprisoned or detained until out of law

Must be informed of why detained if they are

Will be released if not lawful or correct

Can go to trial to combat offense

Is innocent until proven guilty

Can not be denied reasonable bail

Can not be trailed for same offense again

Varity of imprisonment times depending on offense

Example

A detained person has the right to a trial

Are not guilty until proven

Will be released if not proven guilty

If a person is proven guilty their imprisonment will depend on the offense

Life sentence

Bail to shorten or execute sentence

How I Would Use It

I can not be imprisoned or detained without an offense

I can go to trail if detained

Apply for bail if guilty

Mobility Rights

Definition Of Right

Every citizen can enter, leave or remain in Canada

Right to have a Canadian resident in any province

Must follow laws/practices set in the province of your resident

Unless they are offensive or discriminatory

Example

A women has the right to live/own property anywhere in Canada

A man can choose to stay in Canada

Not being forced out

How I Would Use It

I can choose to leave Canada if I wish

I can re-enter Canada after leaving

I have the capability of living in any province

Following their laws and practices

Democratic Rights

Definition Of Right

Every citizen has the right to vote

No house of common member can serve no longer than 5 years without a vote

In case of emergency or invasion they can serve longer if not voted out

A sitting at parliament at least every 12 months

Example

If Canada goes into war then our prime minster can have a longer term more then 5 years

They can be voted out of needed

A Chinese-Canadian can vote without trouble

How I Would Use It

At 18 I will be able to vote