Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

like if feminists hadn’t existed? Second wave feminism was the most influential wave of the three achieving the following three main goals; ending discrimination in the workplace, lessening sexual exploitation/sexual abuse, and gaining reproductive rights. It is defined as a period of feminist activity that first began in the early 1960s and lasted through the 1980s. The struggle women faced with discrimination was extremely evident as 14 people were slaughtered, and 13 injured in Montreal.…

background helped create Section 15 and Section 28 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which has enabled them to advocate and intervene in many legal cases where they believe women are at risk of mistreatment and discrimination not only in the legal system, but in society as well (“History”). Since LEAF’s establishment in 1985, LEAF has contributed to the prevention of sexual assault through policy reforms in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Criminal Code of Canada ("LEAF 30th…

Freedoms and rights are deemed to be a necessity for the human race to properly function. These principles are recognized as part of the Canadians Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to which are guaranteed to the individuals. These rights and freedoms help establish and maintain the state in which there prescribed too. The doctrine of these human rights were centrality from the European experiences that associated the inequality of men. Therefore, “it reflected the need, in western…

culturally, international conflict and human rights is an important theme to study. Often young adults have little knowledge regarding this topic; however, since being informed helps one to be a valuable citizen, further education is crucial. Examining my knowledge on the topic of international conflict and human rights forces me to question why I remain in a state of unawareness, and what new concepts I must strive to learn. International conflict and human rights may be a complex topic, but it…

transpired when European colonizers decided to claim land ownership over Canada. In the process of acquiring sovereignty over territories, the British Crown infringed on the land rights of Aboriginal people. The Europeans took complete control over the land by depriving Aboriginal people’s right to self-determination and land. The Canadian government has recently come to recognize past injustices and abuses against Aboriginal people. However, there is still a long way to go in reconciling with…

In schools, students are taught about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students are taught about what rights these documents give you, but do not talk about the things that violate them. Human trafficking violates both of these documents, as it using people as currency. As of 2005 (Roots, 1) in the Criminal Code of Canada, under section 279.01 to sections 279.04, it is stated that six offences in the criminal code specifically…

welfare institutions. In chapter 11, “Deconstructing Hybrid Spaces: Internationally Educated Nurses of Colour in Canada” by Nadia Prendergast it talks about educated nurses of colour not having the opportunity to have a leadership position among Canadian nursing. This exclusion of colour does bring trouble under the health and wellbeing and is being affected. In this essay I’m going to explain what the main arguments are in both chapters…

brought the Act into line with the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The three principles that guided the amendments to the Indian Act were: removal of discrimination; restoring status and membership rights; and increasing control of Indian bands over their own affairs. In addition to bringing the Indian Act into accord with the equality provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Bill C-31 expanded band control over…

(Verdun-Jones, 2015). Another case that the court should refer to is Regina v. Oommen (1994). In this case, the court found that Oommen was normally able to distinguish right and wrong. However, his mental disorder caused him to kill his victim. The main issue is whether the mental disorder stopped Oommen from making a rational decision between right and wrong, and whether his perception stopped him from making a rational decision. He was compelled to kill his victim because of his delusions.…

within the Supreme Court of Canada and Van Mol vs. Ashmore [1999], within the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Many legalities and ethical issues surround this topic and concerns arise when particular decisions are made on behalf of the minor. Canadian federal legislation considers anyone under the age of sixteen a minor. The age of a minor is not the only considering factor to medical consent, but rather capacity to make informed decisions. Presumption of a minor’s capacity is determined…