Category: Charter Rights

Section 7 of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 5, 2018

Overview of Section 7 Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides protective measures for every individual’s right to “life liberty and se

What Happens When The Police Breach Your Rights?

By Jonathan Pyzer on May 8, 2018

It is very important for every Canadian to understand, not only his or her rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but also how those rights c

Section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Search and Seizure

By Jonathan Pyzer on January 11, 2018

Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects your right to be free from any and all unreasonable searches and seizures. Police officers can

January 11, 2018

What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 7, 2016

With the Constitution Act, 1982 the Charter of Rights and Freedoms became a part of the Canadian Constitution. The Constitution Act, 1982 enshrined the Charte

Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms: The Right to Counsel

By Jonathan Pyzer on February 20, 2015

What is the Right to Counsel? Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms contains three rights that every individual has upon arrest or detention. This ...

February 20, 2015

Remedies Pursuant to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (ss. 24 and 52)

By Jonathan Pyzer on October 5, 2010

In situations where the criminal case was charged with breaking a law that is itself unconstitutional, he or she can seek a remedy.

October 5, 2010

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