Question 1

Discuss the significance of the passage of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada's legal system.

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Question 2

Explain the role of human rights tribunals.

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Question 3

The term "law" may be defined in a variety of ways. Explain.

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Question 4

Explain a bona fide occupational requirement in the context of human rights legislation.

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Question 5

Explain how the rights set up in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are limited.

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Question 6

Explain the relationship between statutes, equity, and common law in our legal system, including a brief discussion on the historical development of these three major aspects of our law.

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Question 7

"The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is separate from, and therefore has no bearing on, other human rights legislation." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

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Question 8

How are language rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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Question 9

How does Section 33 limit the rights set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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Question 10

Discuss any limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Question 11

Explain the limitations on the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Question 12

Discuss why it is important for businesspeople to become familiar with the human rights legislation in force in your province.

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Question 13

Discuss the constitutional rigidity created by the 1867 division of powers and the means used by the federal and provincial governments to overcome this.

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Question 14

In 2007, the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly. Canada became a full supporter in 2017. Describe three points in favour of the support for recognition of Indigenous self-government.

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Question 15

Explain how Section 1 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms limits the rights and freedoms set out in the Charter.

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Question 16

Explain the relationship between common law and equity in the development of our legal system.

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Question 17

Compare and contrast provincial and federal passage of bills.

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Question 18

What is a "sunset clause" in the context of limitations on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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Question 19

"In our modern legal system, the term 'equity' is synonymous with fairness." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

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Question 20

Explain the role the British North America Act played in Canada's constitutional history.

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Quiz 2: Introduction to the Legal System