Why Charter ???
- Auswah Imaan
- Jan 23, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 29, 2021
What is Canadian Charter of Rights and freedom?
We believe in liberty equal rights and so on. But do we EVEN know what exactly are our rights???? What is INCLUDED and what in NOT INCLUDED??
Basically, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms sets out those rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society. The Charter is one part of the Canadian Constitution The Constitution is a set of laws containing the basic rules about how our country operates. For example, it states the powers of the federal, and provincial and territorial governments in Canada.
Don't worry I know what you are thinking. WHAT exactly she is talking about. Does it even exist? Charter???… Shaping society?...…..
Don't worry I know how it feels. I didn't even knew about it when I arrived in Canada but got a hang of it. And that is exactly why I want you to get a hang of it before you come in Canada. Most of the Canadians are aware of it and makes the right use of it but foreign travelers or newcomers to Canada might have difficulty getting a hang of it.
As stated above The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms sets out those rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society. It has shaped our past but it will also shape our future. The Charter has been an essential part of Canada's democracy and will continue to shape our identity as a nation.
The Charter affirms that we are a multicultural country and that the Charter must always be read and understood with this in mind.
It also protect the rights of Indigenous people in Canada (First Nation, Inuit, and Métis).
Section 35 of the Constitution, which is separate from the Charter, recognizes and affirms Aboriginal peoples and the treaty rights of Aboriginal peoples.
How does the charter work with other Canadian Laws?
Now let's see how does his charter works with other Canadian laws. The Constitution is the supreme law of Canada; all other laws must be consistent with the rules set out in it. If they are not, they may not be valid. Since the Charter is part of the Constitution, it is the most important law we have in Canada.
However, the rights and freedoms in the Charter are not absolute. They can be limited to protect other rights or important national values. For example, freedom of expression may be limited by laws against hate propaganda or child pornography. Section 1 of the Charter says that Charter rights can be limited by law so long as those limits can be shown to be reasonable in a free and democratic society.
Who does the charter protects and what rights are protected?
It is important for every Canadian citizen or one to become know what rights are being protected by the Charter. Any person in Canada – whether they are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a newcomer – has the rights and freedoms contained in the Charter. There are some exceptions. For example, the Charter gives
some rights only to Canadian citizens – such as the right to vote (section 3) and the right “to enter, remain in and leave Canada” (section 6).
Links below are the link to Our Charter and the Bill
Charter of rights and freedom - https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/pch/documents/services/download-order-charter-bill/canadian-charter-rights-freedoms-eng.pdf
Canadian Bill of Rights -
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