charter of rights and freedoms

1. Fundamental Freedoms (Section 2) – Protects freedoms of religion, expression, assembly, and association.

2. Democratic Rights (Sections 3-5) – Guarantees the right to vote, run for office, and ensures elections are held at least every five years.

3. Mobility Rights (Section 6) – Grants the right to enter, stay in, leave Canada, and move/work in any province.

4. Legal Rights (Sections 7-14) – Protects life, liberty, security, fair trials, and freedom from arbitrary detention and cruel punishment.

5. Equality Rights (Section 15) – Ensures equal treatment under the law without discrimination based on factors like race, sex, or disability.

6. Official Languages (Sections 16-22) – Recognizes English and French as official languages with equal status in government and courts.

7. Minority Language Education Rights (Section 23) – Guarantees education in English or French where numbers warrant.