Is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms valid in Canada?
If they are not, they may not be valid. Since the Charter is part of the Constitution, it is the most important law we have in Canada. However, the rights and freedoms in the Charter are not absolute. They can be limited to protect other rights or important national values.
What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ( French: La Charte canadienne des droits et libertés ), often simply referred to as the Charter in Canada, is a bill of rights entrenched in the Constitution of Canada, forming the first part of the Constitution Act, 1982.
What are the rights of citizens in Canada?
Many of the rights and freedoms that are protected under the Charter, including the rights to freedom of speech, habeas corpus, and the presumption of innocence, have their roots in a set of Canadian laws and legal precedents sometimes known as the Implied Bill of Rights.