How Did The American Constitution Protect Human Rights In Canada
Human rights are the fundamental rights and values that keep the society fair, just, and equal. In Europe, the rights of citizens are protected by something that is called the European Convention On Human Rights. In Canada, the constitution, the provincial, the federal, and the territorial laws are what shield our human rights, and defend our fundamental freedoms. The Canadian Constitution ensures the basic fundamentals and principles that direct the country and its citizens. In 1982 the Constitution act of (The Charter of Rights and Freedoms) was signed by the current monarch (Queen Elizabeth II), and the former prime minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau. Initially, the people opposed the idea of introducing a charter because they sensed that it increased the authority of the Courts in Canada. Although Pierre Trudeau did not budge, and he insisted on defending individual rights. The
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For example, 1928, The Supreme Court of Canada commands that "all women are not to be considered citizens under the law". 1942, Japanese Canadians had their properties taken away and they were transferred to internment camps. In 1960, Aboriginal women lost their Indian rank if they married non-Aboriginal men. However, since the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom has been introduced it has granted quality without discrimination on basis of, race, National or Ethnic origin, color, Religion, sex, Age, Mental or physical ability. Therefore, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has proven itself as a vital part of Canada's constitution, especially since we are a multicultural country. The rights of the individuals have benefited Canada by allowing it to obtain its popularity through introducing the Canadian Charter. The right of voting and the right of moving in or out of the country are the primary rights that apply to every individual that lives in
For example, 1928, The Supreme Court of Canada commands that "all women are not to be considered citizens under the law". 1942, Japanese Canadians had their properties taken away and they were transferred to internment camps. In 1960, Aboriginal women lost their Indian rank if they married non-Aboriginal men. However, since the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom has been introduced it has granted quality without discrimination on basis of, race, National or Ethnic origin, color, Religion, sex, Age, Mental or physical ability. Therefore, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms has proven itself as a vital part of Canada's constitution, especially since we are a multicultural country. The rights of the individuals have benefited Canada by allowing it to obtain its popularity through introducing the Canadian Charter. The right of voting and the right of moving in or out of the country are the primary rights that apply to every individual that lives in