Legal Terms: Chapter Four - Civil Liberties

Question 1

Affirmative Action

Answer 1

Policy, particularly in relation to education or employment intended to assist groups who have suffered past discrimination.

Question 2

Civil Liberties

Answer 2

Rights and freedoms protected by the Charter

Question 3

Human Rights

Answer 3

Rights that respect the dignity and worth of an individual

Question 4

Bona Fide Occupational Requirement

Answer 4

In the context of employment, a bona fide (Latin: in good faith) requirement is one that exists for a legitimate reason—for example, safety—and that cannot be removed without undue hardship on the employer.

Question 5

Discrimination

Answer 5

Prejudicial treatment of people on the ground of race, age, sex, disability or other recognized ground; prohibited by human rights legislation.