The Saskatchewan bill of rights covers both fundamental freedoms and equality rights. It was introduced in 1947 under the guidance of Tommy Douglas. In it, the first category protects the freedom of conscience, opinion, religion and expression. It also protects peaceful assembly and association and protects against random arrest and detention. The second category prohibits discrimination in employment, occupations, businesses, property, accommodation and services and professional associations and unions. The Saskatchewan Bill of Rights was considered to have a formative influence on John Diefenbaker, who was from Prince Albert and later became Prime Minister. In 1960 he successfully introduced the Canadian Bill of Rights, so Saskatchewan’s
