1. What ways has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has fostered recognition of individual rights in Canada. Pg

2. Definition The charter is part of Canada’s Constitution
The constitution is the highest law in Canada
It is very hard to change, the fact that the charter of rights and freedoms was added to the constitution in the 1980’s shows the importance of guaranteeing individual and collective rights to Canadians.

3. Definition continued
The charter was designed to provide a standard of individual and collective rights across the country
Using this legislation, Canadians can challenge laws that they feel restrict their rights. (Not very many countries provide a way for their citizens to legally challenge the gov’t)

4. Rights and Freedoms in the Charter include
Democratic rights:include the right to vote
Fundamental rights: freedom to express opinon, choose religion, organize peaceful gatherings, associate with whom ever you want
Mobility rights: freedom of movement, the right to leave (emigrate) or come into (immigrate) different provinces and the country

5. Legal rights: provide protection and processes within legal system
Equality rights: the right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or ethinic origin, religion, gender, age or mental or physical disability

6. In the charter it states that all these rights are subject to limitations.
With your partner discuss what that means?
Why would there be limitations to peoples rights?
What kinds of situations would there be a limitation to your rights?
Be prepared to share your answers

7. Charter facts: Answer these questions with your partner
The charter was created in what year?______
It is part of the _________________
What is the highest law in Canada? __________
Before the charter was created different provinces had _______________ laws. But now the Charter makes sure there is an ______ standard across the nation.