How much power does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms truly hold? Law professor answers

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[@markusaurelius1739]

I was told by a provincial court judge that the Charter was "more of a guideline than law". The court system is disgusting.

[@lynnmacleod5005]

At this point, NONE But our Bill of Rights needs to be fought for because it is rules for the FEDS

[@kenvandeburgt1232]

Its time to exercise our right to revolt.

[@joannepatonai4114]

After the Convoy only then did we come to realize that The Chater Of Rights holds no water. A government can come in and change it in a heartbeat.

[@kyleh5419]

Lol maybe you, but ive known this for over 15 years now and im almost 30

[@daifeichu]

@@kyleh5419 Ya, the small print basically says "We the government can change it anytime we want." It's not worth the paper it's written on.

[@jimeverden2244]

​@@kyleh5419bravo

[@trevormahalek1359]

Our charter is base on a moral people running the country. And well here we are

[@petermarsh5762]

I feel sorry for the trees they cut down to make the paper the Canadian Charter of rights and freedoms were printed on. A huge waste of time and money.

[@scottleckie3148]

Should've gone for toilet paper

[@dominicblais2578]

The fact that there is a notwithstanding clause likely discourages many from actually bringing a Charter challenge, apart from those that have nothing to lose like criminals charged with an offense.

[@peterk3227]

I like the American constitution which clearly states "Let no law be written that would violate these rights" and those rights are clearly laid out in the bill of rights. We should adopt something similar.

[@kinggrizzly13]

Our charter is a joke compared to U.S. Constitution.

[@kyleh5419]

100%

[@unknownunknown8266]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@msmichelle2196]

Canada is weak in pertaining to laws....lol Canada be thinking they are American and believe if something happens in one province it won't happen in all of Canada.... Canada is not a big body so what is implemented one place triggles down to all provinces

[@rollthedice54]

government laws are nothing more than opinions with guns. I'm also curious to know how many Canadians signed the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

[@berealhealthy]

The courts derived the power they have from the charter and they proved it to be a mythical document making their power mythical

[@matkurcher9469]

None, unless you fall under the "protected group" status and your politics is in line.

[@3MTA3-]

COVID taught me that I only allowed to use the rights that the elites allow me- I never thought my employer could force me to get vaccinated-Too bad most Canadians don't have the Nads to stick up for their rights- My fathers generation would have done "something" by now.

[@3MTA3-]

I think one of the problems we face in this formerly free state is an "activist judiciary".

[@kyleh5419]

Canadian Charter rights aren’t worth the paper its written on! The Police and courts still act with impunity and no Repercussions. You could have the strongest defence case, your lawyer makes the cops look stupid and incompetent, catches them both lie and contradict each other through cross examination, but guess what? If you get a judge who was a prosecutor before youll most likely lose the case anyways because of Politics! The judge doesn’t want to be known as going against the Police force who brings them cases (business) From my experience, ive learned that our judicial system is just another business out there with the goal to make money from you, same goes with Prisons, jails,rehabilitation centres. Dont think that bribery or extortion doesnt happen either because it is a common theme in all of it!

[@joannepatonai4114]

It's a legal system NOT a Justice System.

[@kyleh5419]

@@joannepatonai4114 your point being? Laws are meant to be justified by moral reason. Our country is really poopin the bed there, but change doesnt come from the bottom, it starts at the top and thats the a big issue. The government arent entirely the ones to blame either, because all of the lobbying that is paid for by the elites that bring policy’s into law. So there isnt a real solution but we know the problem and that is the greed of mankind as well as leaders thirst for power. Look at what’s happening all around the world, its falling pretty quickly into a totalitarian state.

[@kyleh5419]

@@joannepatonai4114 have you looked of the definition of law yet lady? Because if you did you would realize how stupid you sound trying to argue. Get a clue

[@kenvandeburgt1232]

Not worth the paper it is written on.

[@tammymarks]

The difference is very simple - the American have a constitution that puts civil liberties above EVERYTHING else, Canada does not...

[@tamething1]

The American Constitution is the best in the world, and should serve as the model for other nations.

[@darrylcote3971]

According to what current "law enforcement" has been doing (or not doing) I'm thinking the charter means about as much as a piece of toilet paper. Great job I'm sure your bonuses will be fantastic!! 👎

[@MegaDavyk]

Freedom is not Free, it you wont fight for it and hold them accountable and make them pay dearly, they will take it from you. Natural Law and Natural justice are the only legitimate forms of law and justice and the law of the land is only legitimate to the extent that it conforms to these things.

[@Optimistprime.]

I do love how they both completely ignore section 1 and why it even exists in the first place. Also, completely ignore the role of public health during a pandemic. Good job.

[@xGSFxGoat]

The Charter nowadays is worth about the same as a roll of toilet paper.

[@sandystanley1237]

The roll of paper you mentioned is at least useful for something

[@josephtemple1667]

The Charter really should be printed on toilet paper because it isn't worth you know what. Section 1 basically states that all of the other sections are completely meaningless.

[@whiskeytango9769]

Our justice system is a complete disaster.

[@ladyc5824]

We don’t have a justice system. We have a legal system.

[@kyleh5419]

@@ladyc5824 lol you’re funny because you think your right Have you ever looked up the definition of Law? Ill save you some time; Law is a set of rules that are created and are enforceable by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, with its precise definition a matter of longstanding debate. It has been variously described as a science and as the art of justice.

[@bobbygoodman2875]

Brilliant...absolutely brilliant.

[@benjaminh4537]

This is why we need a Republic under the rule of law by a We the people constitution

[@davidgillette7109]

I disagree with the prof. Who has the last word in Canada over the Supreme Court, the willingness of the people to take up arms and overthrow the court and government. The Americans stated in 1776 the right of the people to be free is a God given right, the right to overthrow tyrants is also a GOD given right , the ability to be armed to achieve that is also a God given right.

[@johnb5519]

They have a tyrant now, but they still can't do what the constitution says. Why is that?

[@Iron_Shepherd]

And, nobody is above God. Always remember that. 🙏

[@KateWand]

Go Bruce!

[@ralphkilloran8065]

Lawyers are the most sleazy of all professions and should be banned from the courts.

[@nimaakhtarkhavari8766]

For Castro Jr. and his cronies all that matters is their insane ideology. Everything else is irrelevant...

[@sandystanley1237]

It should be written on soft paper, so it could be reused...

[@arthurgay5746]

It holds no power obviously!!

[@victorjadams4220]

Checks and balances - that the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary are separate and equal is an American concept totally foreign to Canadian politics. In Canada the PM not only sits in the legislature but has exclusive power to appoint the judiciary = just like in any other dictatorship! The Canadian Constitution and Charter are a FARCE! Each are supposed to protect the INDIVIDUAL from the state but totally fails to do so as the Freedom Convoy exposed in astounding and brutal fashion! Canada didn't have political prisoners prior to Leach and others protesting violations of Rights and unconstitutional mandates. Canada has always been a dictatorship between elections but Treasonous Trudeau only exposed the truth of this in the last few years!

[@paulbadics3500]

Bigger problem is our SC didnt even bother "hearing" critical charter cases or said things are "moot" which is insane yet for many years the SC had no problem using charter to impose all kinds of left wing rulings

[@paulbadics3500]

What "charter"? Covid constitutional violations in canada showed we have none.

[@silenteyes-rp6ij]

We haven't had a justice system here for a long time. look who when u pay a fine ≈ it to "the corporation of justice " and we should all know a corporation's #1 purpose is to make a profit. Our legal system is not fair or just what so ever.

[@jimeverden2244]

I think "the state" is in for a rude awakening sooner than later.

[@Cock_Diesel]

Tons of power until the Ottawa tyrants decide on 0 power

[@crrrrraaaaaaap]

YOU NEED TO BE IN ST.JOHNS NL TOMOROW!!!!!!

[@rpmgrlca]

The Liberals have all the rights. Everybody else is called an extremist by the P.M.

[@peterk3227]

Sitting Immunity bothers me the most, doesn't that elevate the person in that chair to a higher status than the people? Not subject to the peoples law ? Is not our government to be staffed "By The People" to serve the people. This is like having a King or Severin.

[@PhynixDS]

The law and charter are inept, time to look out for ourselves

[@tamething1]

Time to look to God.

[@darrelljohns3758]

Only one way to fix things folks. If you don’t understand that I hope you get what government has got coming for all of us. First so the traitors will not be here for the rest of us to fix this.

[@brianpetrini]

what ever happened to brian peckfords constitutional challenge of freedom to travel...crickets!

[@TimeDagar]

All legislation has only as much power as there is force being dedicated to carrying out its directives. Corrupt authority inherently selectively enforces the legislation that benefits in a manner that justifies its abuses. If such a law doesnt exist, they modify one or pass one to suit the need Direct result of abandoning the cornerstone of truth, for subjective perspectives and narratives.

[@johndelong5574]

All things are permissable, if there is no God.

[@vancguy9204]

Its not even good tp.

[@marischwab3597]

The doing the back door deals needs to be stopped, I’m sure criminister has done dozens of them and that’s why our constitution has fallen apart.

[@thewilster1000]

The key word is in 59(1) """""""" shall """"' Until Quebec signs the Constitution the charter is nothing. Having said that Canada is ruled by Natural Law. End of story. The only Charter that exists in Canada is the "Hudson Bay Company Charter". You have to be an employee of this Charter to be ruled by it. There are no employees of the HBC Charter. The Charter of Canada or Constitution of 1982 is worthless.. The King and Queen of England answers to God therefore every resident in Canada answers to God hence the rule of law is Natural Law, This is not a bad thing. Every individual is equal before God. "Commencement of paragraph 23(1)(a) in respect of Quebec 59 (1) Paragraph 23(1)(a)"""""""""shall''''''''''''''''' come into force in respect of Quebec on a day to be fixed by proclamation issued by the Queen or the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada. Marginal note:Authorization of Quebec (2) A proclamation under subsection (1) shall be issued only where authorized by the legislative assembly or government of Quebec.End note(110) Marginal note:Repeal of this section (3) This section may be repealed on the day paragraph 23(1)(a) comes into force in respect of Quebec and this Act amended and renumbered, consequentially upon the repeal of this section, by proclamation issued by the Queen or the Governor General under the Great Seal of Canada."

[@rexxx927]

OK I go to say it your audio is wayyyyyy far out the intro is 3x louder then your voice is, if you want us to watch you got to do better then this now my yt volume is at 100% and I struggle to hear you now....

[@CanadaHasFallen]

The Charter is absolutely NADA. A judge even told me the laws are open to interpretation. People in power will do as they please. AND claim to "interpret" law or what ever else to best suite themselves, despite it being fact or not.