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Name the 10 basic rights and freedoms of Canadians entrenched in the Canadian Charter of Rgiths and Freedom. |
1)Democratic Rights 2)Fundamental Freedoms, Legal Rights and Equality Rights 3) Mobility Rights 4) Official Language Rights 5) Minority Language Education Rights 6) Multicultural Herritage 7) Equality Rights for Men and Women 8) Aboriginal Rights 9) Equalization and Regional Disparities 10) Natural Resources |
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Who was responsible for the passage of Canada's Human Rights Legislation (1960)? |
Diefenbaker |
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What right is recognized in the Bill of Rights whichi is NOT part of the Charter? |
Property |
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Why do critics believe the Charter has given the courts too much power? |
It allows the courts to declare existing legislation null and void if it is inconsistent with a section in the Ther Charter of Rights and Freedom |
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List the freedoms guaranteed by Section 2 of the Charter. |
a) Conscience b) Religion c) Thought d) Belief e) Opinion f) Expression g) Peaceful Assembly h) Association |
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What principle concerning equality rights was established in Andrew v. The Law Society of BC? |
Equality rights apply to both Canadians and Non-Canadains residing in Canada. |
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Name 3 situations in which a limity is placed on Freedom of Expression. |
a) Considered obscene b) Communication with prosititues 2) Promoting hatred against an identifiable group |
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Name 3 restrictions that can be placed on the right to vote. |
a) Age b) Mental capcity c) Place of residence |
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Why do Canadian judges not have the right to vote? |
Tehy are to remain independent of the government (neutral). |
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What time limit exists on bringing a federal and provincial complaint of discrimination? |
a)Federal: 1 year b) Provincial: 6 months |
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Notwithstanding clause a) Give its reason b) Give its significance c) Give its negative impact d) What rpovince is famous for using it? e) Over what issue was it used? |
a) It was used to entice provinces to sign the Charter b) Provinces do not have to follow the Constitution c) Provinces can legally use it to contravene (break) The Charter of Rights and Freedom d) Quebec e) Language (French only - labels and signs) |
