1. Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Ms. A. Meisner

2. Key Sections of the Charter
Fundamental Freedoms
Democratic Rights
Mobility Rights
Legal Rights
Equality Rights
Language Rights/Minority Language Education Rights
Other Rights
Enforcement Rights

3. Fundamental Freedoms Follow any religion you choose
Think and believe what you like
Say what you think (within reason)
Give your opinion in newspaper and media
Meet peacefully with others

4. Democratic Rights Vote for candidates in elections
Participate in elections
Run in elections
Have the government meet at least once a year
Have elections at least every 5 years

5. Mobility Rights
Enter, remain, or leave Canada as you wish (your rights may be taken away if you are convicted of a crime)
Move to and work in any province or territory

6. Legal Rights Feel free and safe Have a fair and quick public trial
Presumed innocent until proven guilty
Be told why you are bring arrested

7. Equality Rights
Everyone has the right to fair and equal treatment and cannot be discriminated against based on things like: age, gender, race religion, mental or physical impairments

8. Official Language Rights/Minority Language Education Rights
You can communicate with the government in either English or French
You have certain official education rights depending on the language you speak and where you live. Ex. English speaking person living in Quebec (French speaking province) has the right to attend school in English

9. Other Rights Follow existing Aboriginal and treaty rights
Uphold the multicultural heritage of Canadians

10. Enforcement Rights
You have the right to go to court if any of these rights are denied