What is the purpose of Section 24 of the Charter?
Enforcement of guaranteed rights and freedoms. 24. (1) Anyone whose rights or freedoms, as guaranteed by this Charter, have been infringed or denied may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain such remedy as the court considers appropriate and just in the circumstances.
What does section 15 1 of the Charter mean?
15. (1) 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.
Why was Section 25 amended?
In 1983, with the passing of the Constitution Amendment Proclamation, 1983, section 25 was amended to expand the protection provided for rights associated with land claims.
What is the purpose of Section 33 of the Charter?
The notwithstanding clause, or Section 33 of the charter, gives parliaments in Canada the power to override certain portions of the charter for five-year terms when passing legislation.
Why is Section 33 of the Charter controversial?
Among the provinces major complaints with the Charter was its effect of shifting power from elected officials to the judiciary, giving the courts the final word. Section 33, in conjunction with the limitations clause in section 1, was intended to give provincial legislators more leverage to pass law.
What are the two exceptions to the Charter of rights and freedoms?
There are certain exceptions. For example, people must be 18 years old or older in order to vote. Our elected governments cannot hold power for an unlimited amount of time. The Charter requires governments to call an election at least once every five years.
What does section 2 of the Charter say?
2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication.
What happens if you violate the Canadian Charter?
If you think a provincial or federal law or action violates your Charter rights, you can ask a court to strike down the law or grant another remedy. A remedy is a court order to give someone their legal rights or to compensate them for their rights not being respected. What a court can do depends on what you ask for.
What does section 15 of the Charter?
Section 15 of the Charter makes it clear that every individual in Canada regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or physical or mental disability is to be treated with the same respect, dignity, and consideration.
What does Section 1 of the Charter say?
1 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.
