Philosophy 1040F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Fundamental Justice, Section 33 Of The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Equal Protection Clause

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 1040F/G
• Professor: M.Milde

Document Summary

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. Thought, belief, opinion, and expression -- including press and media communication. Sections 3 - 5 : democratic rights. Max on house of commons and legislative assembly = 5 years. That is unless there is a country wide situation. Right to enter, remain in, and leave canada. Right to move and take up residence in any province. Right to pursue the gaining of a livelihood in any province. Sections 7 - 15 : legal rights. Right to life, liberty, and security of person and right not to deprived of that except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. Right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. Right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. To retain and instruct counsel (and to be told of that)