Question 1

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment is considered a form of discrimination on the basis of gender, as it unfairly targets individuals based on their sex, impacting their dignity, safety, and equality in environments such as the workplace or educational institutions.

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Accepted Answer

Human rights tribunals are established by both federal and provincial governments to hear complaints of human rights violations.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding human rights legislation?

Accepted Answer

Canada's first-ever human rights complaint concerning an Internet hate site indeed involved Ernst Zundel. This case marked a significant moment in the application of human rights legislation to online content, demonstrating that material on the Internet is not exempt from such laws.

Question 4

Ms. Lott was required by a provision in the B.C. School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65. She did not want to retire. She commenced an action against the school board. Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

Accepted Answer

The federal legislature is not the proper body to decide if a provincial School Act is lawful; this is typically a matter for the courts to decide, especially in cases involving potential conflicts with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Question 5

Both the federal and the provincial governments have set up special ________ authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations, to investigate, and, where appropriate, to impose significant sanctions and remedies.

Accepted Answer

Human rights tribunals are the bodies established by both federal and provincial governments specifically to address complaints of human rights violations. They have the authority to investigate these complaints and, where necessary, impose sanctions or remedies.

Question 6

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter)?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which one of the following is a...

Question 7

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 8

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

Accepted Answer

The remedies available to the victim of a violation of a Charter provision are not restricted to those listed in the Charter; courts have discretion to impose appropriate remedies.

Question 9

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Accepted Answer

Courts have often stepped in to imply protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation when it has not been explicitly included in human rights legislation, recognizing it as an important aspect of individual rights and equality.

Question 10

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

The passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada has significantly increased the power of the courts, particularly in their ability to review and potentially overturn laws that they find to be in violation of the Charter's provisions.

Question 11

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Section 33 of the Charter, known as the notwithstanding clause, allows federal or provincial legislatures to pass laws that operate notwithstanding certain sections of the Charter, including those related to fundamental freedoms, legal rights, and equality rights. This means legislatures can temporarily override rights like those protecting against discrimination based on race or religion.

Question 12

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows for certain limitations on rights and freedoms, but these must be justifiable in a free and democratic society. This principle is outlined in Section 1 of the Charter, which acknowledges that rights can be limited if such limitations are reasonable and can be justified in a society that values freedom and democracy.

Question 13

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, part of the Constitution Act of 1982, has significantly increased the power of the courts in Canada by allowing them to review and potentially invalidate legislation that they find violates the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter. This has shifted some power away from the legislative and executive branches of government (both federal and provincial) to the judiciary.

Question 14

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Section 33 of the Charter, known as the notwithstanding clause, allows federal or provincial legislatures to pass laws that operate notwithstanding certain provisions of the Charter. This clause does not apply to all sections of the Charter, specifically excluding some key rights such as the right to vote and mobility rights.

Question 15

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

Accepted Answer

The right to vote in federal and provincial elections is guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ensuring citizens have a say in the democratic process.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to human rights laws in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a relatively recent development in human rights law, and while it is now recognized in many human rights statutes across Canada, its incorporation into law and policy has been a gradual process.

Question 17

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to government and government actions, not to private entities such as restaurants.

Question 18

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the Constitution of Canada, and therefore, neither the federal nor the provincial governments can change its provisions without undergoing the constitution amending process.

Question 19

In Ontario Human Rights Commission et al. v. Simpsons-Sears Ltd., the Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

In Ontario Human Rights Commission et al. v. Simpsons-Sears Ltd., the Supreme Court of Canada found that employers are required to take reasonable steps to accommodate the religious practices of an employee, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. This case established the duty to accommodate in Canadian human rights law.

Question 20

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation, such as the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Human Rights Act is designed to prevent discrimination and to address complaints about discriminatory practices in federally regulated activities, including sectors like broadcasting and telecommunications. Provincial human rights laws cover areas under provincial jurisdiction.

Quiz 2: Introduction to the Legal System

Protection against sexual harassment exists because sexual harassment is regarded as a form of ________ on the basis of gender.

Which of the following is true regarding human rights?

Which of the following is true regarding human rights legislation?

Ms. Lott was required by a provision in the B.C. School Act to retire from her position as an elementary teacher at the age of 65. She did not want to retire. She commenced an action against the school board. Which of the following is false with regard to this situation?

Both the federal and the provincial governments have set up special ________ authorized to hear complaints of human rights violations, to investigate, and, where appropriate, to impose significant sanctions and remedies.

Which one of the following is a Charter right that the provinces could not override through the use of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter) ?

Which of the following is not a legal right under the Charter?

Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the rights of the party whose Charter rights have been violated?

Where protection against discrimination on the basis of ________ has been left out of human rights legislation, the courts have shown a willingness to imply the existence of this protection.

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following is correct with respect to limitations on the Charter?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following is correct with respect to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Which of the following is a right or freedom guaranteed in the Charter?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to human rights laws in Canada?

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not apply to which of the following?

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which of the following statements is true?

In Ontario Human Rights Commission et al. v. Simpsons-Sears Ltd., the Supreme Court of Canada

The ________ applies to abuses in sectors regulated by federal legislation, such as the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Similar provincial statutes apply only in areas controlled by provincial legislation.