Political Science 403F, Fall Term, September to December, 2005
Rights and the Canadian Constitution
Outline1. Introduction – The Rule of Law, the Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 2. The Charter – Structure and Application 3. Judicial Review – Concept, Types, Limitations, Importance in the Charter Era 4. Fundamental Freedoms: Freedom of Conscience and Religion 5. Fundamental Freedoms: Freedom of Thought, Belief, Opinion and Expressions 6. Democratic Rights: Voting 7. Mobility Rights: Pursuit of Livelihood 8. Legal Rights: Right to Life, Liberty and Security of the Person; Principles of Fundamental Justice 9. Equality Rights: Before and Under the Law; Equal Protection and Equal Benefit of the Law 10. Cultural Rights 11. Aboriginal Rights |