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Blog November 4, 2024

What If Kids Had Charter Rights? Surprise! They Have.

One of the questions I always enjoyed asking school kids is, “To whom does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply?” While there are many possible answers, one that I like to hear is that the Charter is about the relationship between governments and the people who live in Canada. In other words, it applies to all of us.
Danielle S. McLaughlin
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