Unit 2 - Rights and Freedoms

Question 1

SCC decision made it legal for stores to stay open on a Sunday

Answer 1

R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd (1985)

Question 2

Created a test in order to determine the validity of a freedom of expression argument. Based on the test, the SCC decided that a Quebec law that restricted advertising directed to children was valid.

Answer 2

Irwin Toy Co Ltd v. Quebec (AG)

Question 3

Someone can publish any information, even false information, as long as the expression is not violent, or incites violence

Answer 3

R. v. Zundel (1992)

Question 4

Teacher was charged with a violation of establishing hate crimes within the classroom; you cannot incite hate-speech in schools

Answer 4

R. V. KEEGSTRA (1990)

Question 5

Allows students to learn about world religions in school

Answer 5

LOYOLA H.S. V. QUEBEC (2015)

Question 6

Established restrictions on pending money towards political parties during an election campaign by third parties.

Answer 6

Harper v. Canada (2004)

Question 7

It gave the right to vote back to Canadians who were sentenced to jail for more than 2 years.

Answer 7

Sauve v. Canada (2002)

Question 8

The mobility of rights of moving products/goods has to be in accordance to laws already existing. Also, corporations have the same rights as individuals to make a living.

Answer 8

Cdn. Egg Marketing v. Richardson (1998)

Question 9

SCC decided If a person commits a crime, and its impact has an effect on another country, then that person can be extradited from Canada to the other country to face charges

Answer 9

U.S. V. COTRONI (1989)

Question 10

This case is the first case to deal with extradition (committing a crime in another country and being sent to that country without receiving the death penalty – Can face penalties IF the individual is a not a Canadian Citizen)

Answer 10

Kindler v. Canada (1991)

Question 11

SCC decision gave woman the right to choose to have an abortion.

Answer 11

R. v. Morgentaler (1988)

Question 12

If you commit a crime in a country with the death penalty, you cannot receive the death penalty if you are a Canadian citizen.

Answer 12

U.S. V. BURNS (2001)

Question 13

Decision focused on the legality of strip searches conducted by the police as part of a search incident to arrest; Police cannot conduct a strip search in public. Must be within the confines of the warrant.

Answer 13

R. v. Golden (2001)

Question 14

SCC established a test that provides the factors to be considered in determining whether a search conducted by a teacher or principal in the school environment is reasonable.

Answer 14

R v. M (1998)

Question 15

This cased dealt with the legality of using sniffer dogs in schools. Sniffer dogs are not allowed.

Answer 15

R. v. AM (2008)

Question 16

Deals with the scope of police powers to enter into private dwellings without a warrant in order to protect lives.

Answer 16

R. v. Godoy (1999)

Question 17

Cell phones can be confiscated by officers (in certain circumstances) to retrieve information about a crime

Answer 17

R. v. Fearon (2014)

Question 18

The Court held that the police are not permitted to enter into someone’s house without a search warrant and gather evidence unless seen in plain view sight.

Answer 18

R. v. Feeney (1997)

Question 19

Dealt with the legality of a pat-down for a search on a suspected criminal. You can only pat-down an individual for only a protective measure, not for obtaining evidence.

Answer 19

R. V. MANN (2004)

Question 20

Deals with discrimination based on the officer and the judge’s decision. Both are not allowed to arrest or give a sentence with racially motivated cause.

Answer 20

R. V. BROWN (2003)

Question 21

The Courts decision imposed a duty upon the police to provide information and access to a legal aid lawyer if an individual or individuals need one

Answer 21

R. v. Brydges (1990)

Question 22

The SCC decision established reasonable time limits in a trial (18 months for provincial trials; 30 Months for superior court trials)

Answer 22

R. v. Askov (1990)

Question 23

STILL PENDING: Court has to decide whether a judges time in making a decision should count toward the overall time it takes during a trial

Answer 23

R. V. K.G.K. (2019)

Question 24

Established a test when determining if something is discrimination under s. 15 of the Charter; Decision provided the basis that in order to be a lawyer, you must be a Canadian citizen.

Answer 24

ANDREWS V. LAW SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Question 25

establishes sexual orientation constitutes a prohibited basis of discrimination under section 15 of the charter

Answer 25

EGAN V. CANADA (1995)

Question 26

case dealt with the right to pension (CPP) denied to a 35-year-old widow

Answer 26

LAW V. CANADA (1999)

Question 27

This case established a test for discrimination based on sex (Qualifications for female firefighters)

Answer 27

B.C. VS. B.C. GOV’T SERVICES (MEIORIN CASE) (1999)

Question 28

A case regarding sexual orientation in the Alberta Individual Rights Protection Act violates section 15 of the Canadian Charter; Law had to change regarding an individual being fired who was gay.

Answer 28

VRIEND V. ALBERTA (1998)

Question 29

A decision that allowed visually or hearing-impaired to have access to equal medical benefits and services in the form of a translator during court.

Answer 29

ELDRIDGE V. B.C. (ATT. GEN.) (1997)

Question 30

Minority French groups have the right to set up French-speaking schools

Answer 30

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