law review again Flashcards
what was the two limitation the bill of rights had?
it only applied to federal matters
it could be changed @ anytime by parliament
how does a bill become a law
1) first reading
2) bill is introduced
3) bill is debated in house of commons
4) bill is then revised or changed
5) further debate and votes in the house of commons
6) goes through senate and royal assets
7) gov general signs bill into law
when was the charter of rights formed?
april 17 1982
what was the responsible limit clause? meaning what?
rights and freedoms may be limited if the limitation can be justified in a free & democratic society
(i.e. a person free of expression might be limited if they’re promoting hate speech)
define and explain the notwithstanding clause
this allows the government to enact or maintain laws notwithstanding the fact they may violate rights and freedoms in the charter
what are limitations put on our fundimental freedom
freedoms of conscience and religion
freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression
freedoms of peaceful assembly and association
what does our democratic right gives us
rights of citizens to vote
what does our mobility give us
right to enter canada and travel between province and territory
what does section 52 provide the courts?
it provides the court and government with these three remedies if legislation is found to be unconstitutional
1) strike down
2) read down
3) read in
how can a person use the charter to challenge the law
infringed: violated or broken
remedy : a method for a person to enforce they’re his or her rights in force
five types of private law
tort law family law contract law property law labour law
