SECTION 2
In Canada, everyone has Fundamental Freedoms.
A). Freedom of Conscience and Religion
B). Freedom of Opinion, Belief, and Expression
C). Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
D). Freedom of Association
Freedom of Conscience and Religion
Freedom of conscience and religion means that, in Canada, you are free to practice your religion. You cannot be forcedd to act in a way that goes against your beliefs or conscience. The courts have ruled on many significant cases involving freedom of religion.
Freedom of Opinion, Belief, and Expression
The charter covers all forms of communication and expression, including the mass media. However, there are limits on your freedom of expression. For example it is illegal to target groups because of their colour, race, religion, or ethnic origin and to spread hate. Governments also ban material they consider to be obscene to protect people.
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
The freedom of peaceful assembly is usually associated with the right to participate in a public demonstration. Examples might include the following:
- Social Justice activists protesting international trade issues
- Environmental protesters condemning logging of old-growth forests
- Community residents protesting the site of a new dump in their community
- Workers protesting their working conditions
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Association refers to the right of individuals to join together in groups. These can include sports clubs, cultural organizations, or trade unions. The supreme court of Canada has expanded the interpretation of freedom of Association. Your freedom of association can also be limited.
Case Study: Multani v. Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
In Canada, everyone has Fundamental Freedoms.
A). Freedom of Conscience and Religion
B). Freedom of Opinion, Belief, and Expression
C). Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
D). Freedom of Association
Freedom of Conscience and Religion
Freedom of conscience and religion means that, in Canada, you are free to practice your religion. You cannot be forcedd to act in a way that goes against your beliefs or conscience. The courts have ruled on many significant cases involving freedom of religion.
Freedom of Opinion, Belief, and Expression
The charter covers all forms of communication and expression, including the mass media. However, there are limits on your freedom of expression. For example it is illegal to target groups because of their colour, race, religion, or ethnic origin and to spread hate. Governments also ban material they consider to be obscene to protect people.
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
The freedom of peaceful assembly is usually associated with the right to participate in a public demonstration. Examples might include the following:
- Social Justice activists protesting international trade issues
- Environmental protesters condemning logging of old-growth forests
- Community residents protesting the site of a new dump in their community
- Workers protesting their working conditions
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Association refers to the right of individuals to join together in groups. These can include sports clubs, cultural organizations, or trade unions. The supreme court of Canada has expanded the interpretation of freedom of Association. Your freedom of association can also be limited.
Case Study: Multani v. Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
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In this Case, the supreme court upheld the right of a practising to wear a Kirpan on school property. Since the Kirpan is part of the Indian religion, it should be allowed to be worn at all times. Multani fought through the case, and won over the supreme court of Canada. This here is an example of Freedom of Religion.
Other Information
- Sections 2 of the charter provides the framework of what is commonly referred to as our "free society."
- Fundamental Freedoms is also known as civil liberties.
- While these freedoms are considered fundamental, they are not absolute, they are subject to "reasonable limits" (Section 1 of the Charter).
- Sections 2 of the charter provides the framework of what is commonly referred to as our "free society."
- Fundamental Freedoms is also known as civil liberties.
- While these freedoms are considered fundamental, they are not absolute, they are subject to "reasonable limits" (Section 1 of the Charter).