Assignment
Rights and Responsibilities Charter
Fundamental Freedoms
Here in Canada, we are so lucky to have freedom to believe in what we choose, and to express ourselves the way we want. That is why I chose section 2 of the charter, Fundamental freedoms. In this section, we have 4 subsections which are freedom of conscience and religion. Freedom of thought, belief, and expression. Freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of association. This part of the charter is one of the reasons why Canada is so multicultural and accepting of everyone. As well as us being okay with how diverse the world and its inhabitants are. Making our country and its people proud to live here. Canadians knowing that they are safe to speak their mind and protest peacefully. Has everyone who lives here, being themselves and expressing their own opinions and beliefs.
Case Summary
S.B was a baby girl born four weeks
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When she was just a few weeks old she already showed many physical problems and receive many medical treatments. Which her parents, the appellants allowed. The physicians did not use any blood transfusions at the parent's request. As Jehovah’s Witnesses, the parents objected to it for religious reasons. They also claimed it was unnecessary. When the child, S.B. was one-month old her haemoglobin levels had dropped dramatically and the doctors believe a blood transfusion may be necessary to treat her potential life-threatening heart failure. Following a hearing on short notice to the parents the Family Division in the Provincial Court gave the Children’s Aid Society a 72-hour wardship. Two doctors testified saying that even though the child condition had improved, they still wanted to maintain the ability to do the blood transfusion in case
Citizens all around the world want to be able to think and feel the way they want. In Canada, you have the freedom to think, feel, and express yourself in the way you want as long as it doesn’t harm others. In Canada, you have the right to think with a clear conscious and express your opinions without having to worry about people getting angry with you for feeling or believing something different from them. Your choice of religion is your to make without judgement. Everyone is different and everyone has different beliefs and in Canada, those beliefs are accepted and cherished. Take our government for example, some citizens believe the Conservatives should still be running the government and others believe that the Liberals should remain in control. In Canada, you have the right to gather and assemble without people trying to shut you down. Our government believes that if Canadians can express their opinions and believe their own thoughts then there will be less
This charter means that everyone no matter what race, religion, sex, national origin, age or mental and physical abilities they have they are protected. The charter allows people to have basic human fundamental rights that most government rules and regulations were restricting before it came into act. The freedom of speech, religion and to associate yourself with whoever you want are just some of those rights that are being offered with the entrenchment of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Finally the last achievements that Pierre Trudeau did that assisted in making Canada better are the legalization of laws on abortion, homosexuality and lotteries.
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In this case prisoners of Federal prison are complaining that their Charter rights are being violated because they are not given clean syringes to inject their illegally smuggled drugs. In this case the Charter applies and is relevant to section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This case is relevant to section 7 because it’s related to public health care and the security of a person.
In the Charter of Liberties and Privileges, which took effect on October 30th, 1683, Governor Thomas Dongan lists many key advances. The reason for these demands was due to citizens of Long Island refusing to pay taxes levied without their consent. The Charter of Liberties and Privileges asserted people the right to self-government, self-taxation, freedom of worship, trail by jury, and other privileges enjoyed by Englishmen.
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Although, Canada offers comparable qualities and values with other countries, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms really separates Canada from other social liberties enactments. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms upholds the diversity of differing qualities of Canadian culture and assures the freedom of individuals that lengthens boundaries apparent to the constitutionalized law. Thusly, contrasted with different nations, Canada’s judiciary performs a huge part in deciphering the law. Considering the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which consists of basic human rights, it is evident that Canada has many significant laws that acknowledge and protect the rights and freedoms including the liberty and equality of citizens.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms embody the ideals of our nation and present a series of fundamental freedoms so that citizens are enabled to receive equality and can feel safe and included within their society. One of the main things that the Charter has promoted is that the enforcement of a law does not necessarily make it fair for everyone. Different people require different treatment in order for full equality to be attained. However, at one point the Charter failed to recognize the needs of a very prevalent group – homosexuals. The Charter was approved in 1982 and devised a list of protected cases such as gender, race, religion and etcetera, but it failed to acknowledge sexual orientation. However, in 1985 a report titled
The necessity to limit the rights and freedoms of Canadians is illustrated and reinforced through the governments use of reasonable limits, ‘notwithstanding clause’ to limit individual rights and freedoms, and the occasional need for the government to have power extended above and beyond the limits prescribed in the Charter.
The relationship among the rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Right and Freedoms and the responsibilities of Canadian citizens is a direct relationship. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms reflects Canadians and their beliefs. This can be inferred from the fact that on the Charter, the first words stated were: “Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law” This goes to reflect the importance of religion "God" to Canadians, this is only one example of the Charters reflection of Canadian ideologies. As Canadians, we are held responsible for following the guidelines and seeking protection with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to this, we are accountable under the law.
The Canadian Charter of Rights has been entrenched in the Constitution Act of 1982 since 1982 and affected the lives of countless Canadians ever since it was passed, with most if not all of the effects being positive. This can be proven by the fact that the act that the act has only faced two amendments in the 35 years it has been in effect. Furthermore, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has five components; Fundamental Freedoms, Democratic Rights, Mobility Rights, Legal Rights, and Equality Rights. All of these were designed to make sure that Canadians face no discrimination, and are not denied any basic rights. This can be seen by seeing how much the quality of life for Canadians has increased over the time the Charter has been embedded in the Constitution, by how much the Charter actually does protect the rights of Canadians.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is an important milestone in Canadian history. An effort through rigorous debate and compromise gave birth to this document that defines our collective values and principles by guaranteeing and protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens. Prior to the Charter, there was no gurantee in Canada that rights and freedoms would not be taken away by legislation. The Charter also allows courts to render the constitutional duty so that any decisions made are consistent with those rights and freedoms. The Charter was established firmly in “The Constitution Act, 1982”, with the declaration of this act Canada escaped from the severe practice of concept of parliamentary supremacy. The Charter has an enormous effect on court’s decision power to award justice to important and debatable issues about policies that affect public. In awarding the verdict courts are not even reluctant to rewrite laws that violate the testament of the Charter. The judges have a duty to regulate the rulings of both provincial and federal governments which, disagree with the root value of Charter.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was established in 1982 and was put into place by the Trudeau government. The purpose of the Charter was to protect the rights of Canadian individuals and to establish independence from Britain. However, one section of the charter sparked much controversy, this was section 33, also known as The Notwithstanding Clause. The purpose of this clause was to allow the state to override a right protected by the charter, for various reasons. These reasons include economic, social or because other rights were found to be more important (Blakeney, 2010) In order for the notwithstanding clause to be put into effect the legislature must declare that they plan to use this clause, and after five years the
The purpose of this paper is to identify the characteristics, values and beliefs of Jehovah’s Witness group. It will discuss their reasoning for refusal to accept blood transfusions. The paper will elaborate on the best approach to offer appropriate care, advice and education while treating patients with respect in regards to their religious beliefs. British Journal of Nursing (2009) suggests that good, honest communication, without any element of coercion or scare tactics, is the key in the management of Jehovah’s Witness patients.
Facts Title I - Dignity Title II - Freedoms Title III - Equality Title IV - Solidarity Title V - Citizens’ Rights Title VI - Justice Title VII - General Provisions Prohibition of abuse