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Rights and Responsibilities › Rights and Freedoms
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
- A part of the Constitution that protects fundamental rights and freedoms of all Canadians
- A declaration of independence from Britain
- A law passed by Parliament in 1867
- A treaty signed with Indigenous peoples
Why this is the correct answer
Part of Canada's Constitution since 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, equality rights, and legal protections to everyone in Canada. Courts can strike down laws that violate Charter rights.