Monday, 6 February 2017

How did Canada live up to the ideals in the Preamble of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms from 1914€“2019?

The
Preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states:


Whereas every human being possesses intrinsic rights and freedoms designed to ensure
his protection and development,

Whereas all human beings are equal in worth
and dignity, and are entitled to equal protection of the law;

Whereas respect
for the dignity of the human being and recognition of his rights and freedoms constitute the
foundation of justice and peace;

Whereas the rights and freedoms of the human
person are inseparable from the rights and freedoms of others and from the common
well-being;

Whereas it is expedient to solemnly declare the fundamental human
rights and freedoms in a Charter, so that they may be guaranteed by the collective will and
better protected against any violation;

Therefore, Her Majesty, with the
advice and consent of the Assembl©e nationale du Qu©bec, enacts as follows:


Following, of course, is a detailed list and description of the
various rights and freedoms that can be enjoyed in Canada. Essentially, the preamble gives the
reasons why these rights have been laid out. The Charter was written so that all could read
these rights, and understand them.

Canada as a country prides itself on
valuing human rights. For example, the right to equal protection under the lawfrom the Charteris
an essential piece of the Canadian justice system. Anyone in Canada can expect a fair trial,
conducted within a reasonable amount of time, and will be considered innocent unless proven
guilty.

In terms of rights of the human person as an individual and as part
of the well-being of the whole, Canada works hard to ensure that all its citizens are cared for.
Some example of this are Canada's socialized health care system, free public education, and
freedom of movement for citizens in and out of the country and to various provinces.


There is also freedom of assembly in Canada. People are allowed to meet and mobilize,
for example during the climate protests earlier this year (September 2019). Canadians gathered
together and were outspoken in their demands for the government to take action on climate
change. This reflects the respect for the dignity of the human being mentioned in the
Preamble.

Canadians not only know their rights as granted by this Charter,
but also use them. In that way, we can say that on the whole Canada does live up to the promises
made.

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