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EQUALITY & APPLICATIONS

Examples...

Women's equality rights to work and vote in Canada before and after WW1 & WW2

Limits?

The notwithstanding Clause - Allows governments to create certain laws that contradict other charter rights.

It applies to fundamental freedoms, legal rights and equality rights.

Article

(Found at CBC.ca)

"Justice Mark Nadon gender Equality & Stephen Harper's choice of judges - A noticeable trend to less diversity, women on the country's top courts."

VIDEO!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/chief-justice-beverley-mclachlin-favours-gender-parity-on-top-court-1.1875238

Meaning of the Charter of Rights

Rights involved:

  • The rights serve to protect against discrimination against individuals
  • Every individual is understood to be equal before the law, under the law, have equal benefits and have equal protection.

  • This charter applies to the government and parliament of Canada.

Section of The Charter

Equality rights and application

Found in sections 15, 32 & 33 of the Canadian charter of freedom and rights

  • This section ensures equality among all individuals and states how and to whom the charter is being applied.
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