- freedom of expression
- the right to a democratic government
- the right to live and to seek employment anywhere in Canada
- legal rights of persons accused of crimes
- Aboriginal peoples' rights
- the right of French and English linguistic minorities to an education in their language
- the protection of Canada's multicultural language
- the right to equality regardless of background:
“ Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability. ” (Section 15)
IT IS A PART OF THE CANADIAN CONSTITUTION. A SET OF LAWS THAT DEFINE WHAT WE BELIEVE ARE NECESSARY IN A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.
Documentary on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Part 1)
from Youtube: "Embedded within the Canadian Constitution, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is one of the most celebrated documents in Western Civilization. The document has brought about many changes in Canadian society since its birth in 1982. It has been translated into over 20 languages." (from www.charterofrights.ca). For the remaining documentary parts, please click the Youtube icon on the video.
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“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy.”