Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Danny

Danny

by Tan Dung (Danny) Le -
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1.
- Since its enactment in 1982, the Charter has created a social and legal revolution in Canada.
- Section 23 on minority language education rights transformed schooling for francophones outside Quebec.
- In 1975, Quebec passed its own Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
2.
- Section 33 of the Charter is known as the notwithstanding clause.
- The Charter is believed by some to be moving Canada constitutionally towards the example of the United States.
3. How has the meaning of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected Quebec?