FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS
Freedom of Conscience and Religion
Example You have the right to religious beliefs, as long as the beliefs aren’t radical enough to infringe on others rights and freedoms The belief must always allow others safety to be secure
Freedom of Thought, Belief, Opinion, and Expression
Example Appeals by the judiciary to community standards and the public interest are the ultimate determinants of which forms of expression may legally be published, broadcast, or otherwise publicly disseminated Other public organisations with the authority to censor include the Canadian Human Rights Commission, various provincial human rights commissions, and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
Example Protesters have the right to protest, as long as others’ rights and freedoms aren’t infringed Groups of citizens and civilians can organize assemblies, as long as the intentions do not break any laws or regulations
Freedom of Association
Example Tradesmen have the right to associate in a union People from different descents have the right to participate in the same activities and events Those willing to march in the roads or use public/private property must have the correct permit
Purpose of Section 2 list what the Charter calls "fundamental freedoms" theoretically applying to everyone in Canada, regardless of whether they are a Canadian citizen, or an individual or corporation. involve the rights of persons to be free from state interference allow for individual liberty
Purpose Continued follow the religion of their choice protect the right of the press and other media to speak out allow the right to gather and act in peaceful groups, belong to an association, create and express ideas, gather to discuss them, and communicate them widely to other people
Issues Are we free to state absolutely anything we wish regardless of whom we offend? If there is a limit to freedom of expression, what is that limit?
Civil Liberties? Liberties that allow us as functioning citizens of a parliamentary democracy. These rights accompanied, by corresponding responsibilities, are what build the Charter