Exam 19: The charter of rights and freedoms

What was the significance of the Chaoulli case?

Greg Hein shows that New Left advocates have been the single biggest interest in taking Charter cases to the courts.

The reasonable limits clause is Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

How are language rights protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedom?

What were some of the significant events or issues that led to the creation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

In which case did the Supreme Court find that the abortion law infringed with a woman's security of the person?

What rights are covered under Sections 3-5 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Freedom of expression, security from search and seizure, and freedom of religion have all been extended by judicial interpretation to trade unions.

What rights are not enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedom, although it is recognized in law?

Discrimination in the private sector is normally addressed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

What is the reasonable limits clause also known as?

Which characteristic is NOT explicitly listed in section 15 of the Charter?

Which of the following are democratic, mobility, and linguistic rights in the Charter NOT subject to?

The Supreme Court overturned the 1978 Bill of Rights decision that allowed the Unemployment Insurance Commission to discriminate against pregnant women.

What is the notwithstanding clause? Explain the controversy that surrounds this section of the charter.

What are the arguments levied against an increased role of the courts in the political process?

How are rights and freedoms classified? How have they historically been protected?

Which case concerns pornography?

Which did the courts consider an infringement on freedom of religion?

The Charter of Rights guarantees minority language education rights to any linguistic group where numbers warrant.