Social - Chapter 3 Flashcards
A right
A legal, moral or social entitlement that
citizens can expect.
A freedom
Means the right to conduct one’s affairs without government interference.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Charter protects both individual and
collective rights and freedoms
Constitution
Set of laws that outline the basic rules about how Canada operates
- Supreme law of Canada (all other laws must be consistent with the laws in the Constitution)
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution
Fundamental Freedoms
● The freedom to express your opinions.
● The freedom to choose your own religion.
● The freedom to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations.
● The freedom to associate with any person or group.
Democratic Rights
● The right to vote for members of the House of Commons and of
provincial legislatures.
● The right to vote for a new government at least every five years.
Mobility Rights
● The right to move anywhere within Canada and to earn a living there.
● The right to enter, stay in, or leave Canada.
Legal Rights
● The right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without
reasons backed by law and evidence.
● The right to a fair and quick public trial by an impartial court that
assumes that you are innocent until proven guilty
Equality Rights
● The right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or
ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.
Notwithstanding Clause
Its function is to prevent a person from bringing an action in court claiming that a law violates fundamental freedoms, legal rights, or equality rights and is therefore invalid.
The Parliament of Canada, a provincial legislature or a territorial legislature may apply the notwithstanding clause to temporarily stop sections of the charter to reverse any judicial review.
When were women given the right to vote?
1918
