LAWS 3509 Study Guide - Final Guide: Section 15 Of The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Comparator, Class Action
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To prevent the violation of essential human dignity and freedom through the imposition of disadvantage, stereotyping, or political social prejudice. To promote a society in which all persons are equal. What were the three issues before the court: whether there is differential treatment, in purpose or effect, enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, purpose of effect that is discriminatory within the meaning of the equality guarantee. The majority further stated that giving proper consideration for the twin guiding principles can only be fulfilled if other factors are considered: 1- to respect the role of the legislature. 2- to respect the purpose of the charter. The four factors: remedial precision, budgetary implications, effects on the thrust of the legislation, and, interference with legislative objectives. How did the court apply them in vriend: remedial precision: do you know what you are going to do and how you are going to fix it.
