Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms outlines the rights and freedoms for all Canadian Citizens. It ensures that these rights and freedoms are protected and cannot be easily changed. 

The charter is separated into 7 sections:

1. Fundamental Freedoms 

• Freedom of Religion 
• Freedom of Expression 
• Freedom of Peaceful Assembly  
• Freedom of association 

2. Democratic Rights

• Every Canadian Citizen has the right to vote
• All citizens hav the right to run in an election 
• Elections must be called every 5 years 
• Legislative Assembly and Parliament must meet at least once every 12 months 

3. Mobility Rights

• Canadians can move freely around the country 
• Canadian Citizens are allowed to leave the country and re-enter 
• Citizens can move to another provinces 

4. Legal Rights

• Citizens are protected against being searched without reasonable evidence
• Citizens cannot be detained for more than 24 hours without being charged 
• Citizens must be read their legal rights when being arrested 
• Every has the right to a far trial 
• Everyone is innocent until prove guilty

5. Equality rights 

• Everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age or disability  
• Protection against discrimination 

6. Language Rights 

                                                          

• English or French may be used in Parliament
• All documents must be written in both English and French 
• Services must be provided in French and English
• Either language can be used in court 
• You can communicate to the Government in French or English 

7. Minority Language Rights

• Canadians have the right to have their child educated in either French or English