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Topics: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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A Canadian flag for equality

By Rémi Courcelles

Preserving a symbol of Canada’s human rights history

A Canadian flag flies atop a large tower. In the foreground stands a statue of a veiled woman carrying a sword.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

By Armando Perla

The cornerstone of human rights protection in Canada is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter forms part of Canada’s Constitution and came into being on April 17, 1982.

A close up of the Canadian Charte of Rights and Freedoms