The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Flashcards to help study key concepts, rights, and definitions from the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

A document that guarantees the rights and freedoms of individuals in Canada, subject to reasonable limits.

Fundamental Freedoms

The rights guaranteed to individuals, including freedom of conscience, religion, thought, expression, assembly, and association.

Democratic Rights

Rights that ensure every citizen can vote in elections and be qualified for membership in legislative bodies.

Mobility Rights

Rights allowing citizens to enter, remain in, and leave Canada, and to move and settle in any province.

Legal Rights

Rights that protect individual liberty and security, ensuring due process and fair treatment in the legal system.

Equality Rights

Rights ensuring individuals are treated equally before the law, without discrimination based on race, sex, age, or disability.

Official Languages of Canada

English and French have equal status and rights in Canada, ensuring their use in government and laws.

Minority Language Educational Rights

Rights of citizens to receive education in their language if they belong to an English or French linguistic minority.

Affirmative action programs

Laws or programs designed to improve conditions for disadvantaged individuals or groups.

Habeas Corpus

A legal principle ensuring that a person can report an unlawful detention or imprisonment to a court.