PLSC 2231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Robert Bourassa, Section 33 Of The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Parliamentary Sovereignty
6 Dec 2016
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Trudeau was interested in civil liberties, but he also wanted to strengthen canadian citizens ties to the federal government. Protection for french outside and english inside of quebec. Gives the impression of a french canada. The canadian charter of rights and freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. The view that no right is absolute. Unpopular opinions must have protection against annoyance of the majority. Hate speech that targets a minority group and threatens their safety. Stage 2 burden of proof on the government to prove that the law constitutes a. David oakes arrested with 8 one-gram vials of hashish oil in his possession. Narcotic control act burden of proof on individual to prove that he/she was not in possession for purpose of trafficking.
