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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 1982 |
| Category: | Legislation | |
| Sub Category: | Legislation |
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| State/Country: | Canada |
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| URL: | http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/const/annex_e.html | |
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms forms a part of the Canadian Constitution and sets out the rights and freedoms believed necessary to a free and democratic Canadian society. It came into effect on 17 April 1982 as a part of the package of reforms contained in the Constitution Act, 1982. The Charter covers subjects including:
Freedom of expression;
Democratic government;
Right to live and seek employment anywhere in Canada;
Legal rights of persons accused of criminal offences;
Rights of Aboriginal Peoples;
Rights to equality, including that between women and men;
Protection of cultural heritage; and
Right to use either of Canada's official languages.
As the Charter is a part of the Constitution, other Canadian laws which limit its protections may be rendered invalid. Similarly, governments must attempt to ensure that new laws proposed are consistent with it. |
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