Rights Flashcards
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A citizen wishes to move from Ontario to Alberta to take a new job. Which Charter right protects this?
Answer: Mobility rights
Mobility rights allow Canadians to live and work in any province or territory.
A person attends a peaceful protest against a government policy. Which freedom protects this action?
Answer: Freedom of peaceful assembly
Freedom of peaceful assembly protects the right to gather peacefully to express views.
An accused person asks to speak with a lawyer after being arrested. This is protected under:
Answer: Legal rights
Legal rights include the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay upon arrest.
A woman is denied a job solely because of her gender. Which Charter right has been violated?
Answer: Equality rights
Equality rights protect against discrimination based on sex among other grounds.
A Canadian wants to practise their religion freely without government interference. This is protected by:
Answer: Freedom of conscience and religion
Freedom of conscience and religion is a fundamental freedom under the Charter.
A French-speaking citizen wants to communicate with the federal government in French. This is supported by:
Answer: Official language rights
Official language rights allow Canadians to deal with federal institutions in English or French.
A journalist publishes an article criticizing a government decision. Which freedom protects this?
Answer: Freedom of expression and the press
Freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, protects the publication of opinions and news.