COMM 315 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Quebec Charter Of Human Rights And Freedoms, Sunset Provision
5 Feb 2017
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3. 2 the canadian charter of rights and freedoms. Canadian charter central part of constitution act, 1982. Entrenches and protects basic rights guaranteed to every canadian. Entrenched - can be changed/amended only in same way that act can be amended: by agreement between fed and provincial gov. s. Seven provinces with at least 50% of canada"s population need to approve. Extends adherence obligation to include all levels of government and institutions/ people identi(cid:202)able as government agent. Individual can use canadian charter only if wronged by gov. 3. 2. 3 protected rights: fundamental freedoms (s. 2) Right to assemble and associate: democratic rights (s. 3 - 5) Include right to vote for elected members of hoc or national assembly. Right to be quali(cid:202)ed to stand for election: mobility rights (s. 6) Can move to/live/look for work anywhere in/leave canada (applies to businesses, too: legal rights (s. 7 - 14) Every person has right to life, liberty, and security.
