Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which of the following statements is true?
A) Neither the federal and the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process.
B) The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada.
C) Any statute, by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians.
D) Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter.
E) The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens.

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The Constitution Act, 1982, sets out the process for amending the Constitution of Canada. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution and cannot be changed without going through the process of constitutional amendment. This includes both federal and provincial governments.

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Which of the Following