individual Rights in Canada: the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms

Question 1

what are the fundamental freedoms?

Answer 1

freedom of religion, freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press

Question 2

what is the freedom of religion?

Answer 2

any religion or none can be practiced in Canada

Question 3

what is the freedom of expression?

Answer 3

freedom of your own thoughts, opinions and speech so long as you do not infringe on the laws that protect the rights and safety of others

Question 4

what is the freedom of association?

Answer 4

you are free to associate with whoever

Question 5

what is the freedom of assembly?

Answer 5

you are free to peacefully gather

Question 6

what is the freedom of the press?

Answer 6

the media is free to print and broadcasters and information under justifiable and reasonable limits set out by the law. they can not put out out anything treasonous or slanderous.

Question 7

who has the right to vote in elections?

Answer 7

Canadian citizens over 18

Question 8

who has the right to have someone hold the government accountable?

Answer 8

Canadian citizens have the right to have and elected representative sit once a year in parliament and in legislation to hold government accountable

Question 9

what do citizens have the right to do regarding elections?

Answer 9

citizens have the right to run in an election, and the right to seek an election

Question 10

how long can an elected government hold power?

Answer 10

an elected government cannot hold power indefinitely. the government term is four years

Question 11

when does the charter require an election?

Answer 11

the charter requires an election every five years, unless there is a national emergency, or possibly a local one, or if 2/3 of the House agrees to delay

Question 12

who has the right to enter, remain in, or leave Canada, and who doesn’t?

Answer 12

Canadian citizens, BUT NOT PERMANENT RESIDENTS, can enter, remain in, or leave Canada

Question 13

who has the right to live and seek work anywhere in Canada?

Answer 13

Canadian citizens AND permanent residents have the right to live and seek work anywhere in Canada

Question 14

Canadian governments cannot discriminate against someone on what basis regarding work and where they live?

Answer 14

Canadian governments cannot discriminate on the basis of someone’s current or previous province residence.

Question 15

what is an example of a Canadian government discriminating against someone on the basis of the current or previous province residence?

Answer 15

a qualified professional in one province cannot be denied working there because they do not live there.

Question 16

can laws set residency requirements?

Answer 16

laws can set reasonable residency requirements for certain social and welfare benefits.

Question 17

what happens when provinces have employment rate below the national average?

Answer 17

provinces with below national average employment rates may set up programs for socially and economically disadvantaged residents, without having to extend them to non residents

Question 18

who is equal before the law?

Answer 18

everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, gender, age, or mental or physical disability, is equal before the law

Question 19

what are the legal rights in canada?

Answer 19

security of the person, presumed innocence, expectation of privacy, protection against arbitrary arrest or detention, protection against random or arbitrary actions by law enforcement, protected from cruel and unusual punishment

Question 20

security of the person

Answer 20

the charter protects the basic human rights to life, liberty, and physical and psychological safety. no one can be deprived of these rights except through fair legal procedures and based on clear, fair laws

Question 21

does Canada have capital punishment?

Answer 21

no, Canada does not have capital punishment.

Question 22

presumed innocence

Answer 22

the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty is a basic constitutional guarantee

Question 23

expectation of privacy

Answer 23

the charter protects everyone’s reasonable expectation of privacy in their homes, private spaces, and personal information. this includes protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. you generally need a judge approved warrant to take actions which interfere with privacy.

Question 24

protection against arbitrary arrest or detention

Answer 24

protection against arbitrary arrest or detainment, officers must have reasonable grounds to believe you have committed a crime, you have the right to challenge the legality of the detention

Question 25

protection against random or arbitrary actions by law enforcement

Answer 25

the charter protects against random or arbitrary actions by law enforcement agencies. you have the right to be told the reason for arrest, and the right to consult a lawyer without delay, you are to be informed of this right. the court is to determine quickly whether the detention is lawful

Question 26

protected from cruel and unusual punishment

Answer 26

the right to not be subjected to cruel and/or unusual punishment, this includes torture, excessive /abusive use of force by law enforcement officials. as well as prison sentences disproportionate to the seriousness of the crime.

Question 27

we are free to gather peacefully into groups with whomever we wish, which fundamental freedom is being described?

Answer 27

freedom of association and/or freedom of assembly

Question 28

we are free to think our own thoughts and to speak or minds, which fundamental freedom is being described here?

Answer 28

freedom of expression

Question 29

the media are free to print and broadcast news and other information, which fundamental freedom is being described here?

Answer 29

freedom of the pres

Question 30

all of the fundamental freedoms set out in the charter are subject to limitations that ensure wed o not infringe upon the rights and interests of others. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 30

true

Question 31

a landlord can refuse to rent to a tenant because of the tenants religion. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 31

false

Question 32

a website can legally publish materials that encourage readers to commit crimes against a particular racialized group. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 32

false

Question 33

which of the following is a democratic right? the right to vote in a federal election the right to be free from arbitrary arrest or detention the right to think our own thoughts and express them

Answer 33

the right to vote in an election every 5 years

Question 34

permanent residents of Canada have the right to vote in federal elections. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 34

false

Question 35

do permanent residents have the right to enter, remain in, or leave the country?

Answer 35

no only canadian citizens have the right to enter, remain in, or leave the country

Question 36

a person employed as a mechanic can legally work in any province or territory across the country. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 36

true, given that their license is recognized in the province or territory in question

Question 37

currently, Canada has zero travel restrictions. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 37

false, the SATA list and the PPP exist

Question 38

the charter protects basic human rights to life, liberty, and psychological safety. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 38

true

Question 39

the constitution guarantees... - the right to a trial by jury - the right to be granted parole - the right to free speech - the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty

Answer 39

the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty

Question 40

under what conditions could the police normally search your home?

Answer 40

they have a judge approved warrant to search your home

Question 41

does a teacher need a warrant to search your phone?

Answer 41

no, in order for a teacher or principle to legally search the contents of your phone, you must consent

Question 42

at any time, a police officer in Canada can simply detain you and force you to enter their police vehicle. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 42

false, everyone is protected from arbitrary arrest and detention

Question 43

what is missing from the following list of legal rights? you have the right to: - to consult a lawyer without delay - to be informed of this right - to have a court determine quickly whether this detention is lawful

Answer 43

to be told t why you are being arrested or detained

Question 44

when is solitary confinement considered cruel and unusual punishment?

Answer 44

solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days

Question 45

you can be fired from you job because you are pregnant. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 45

false

Question 46

if any school - public, charter, or private - denies access to a student because that student has a disability, that students family could challenge that decision in court. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 46

true