ABC's of the Law


c as in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

This is the part of the Canadian Constitution which lists all of the rights and freedoms that Canadians have, such as freedom of expression, freedom of religion and certain equality rights. Because of the Charter, the Canadian government must respect these rights and freedoms. This means, for example, that when you apply for a job with the Canadian government, you cannot be discriminated against because of the color of your skin.