Charter of Rights News

Toronto - A Toronto judge dismissed a woman's charge of driving with over 80 milligrams after he determined a female police officer conducted an illegal strip search on the street in the presence of two male officers.

Ottawa - Canada's Constitution Act, along with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted with the signature of Queen Elizabeth II 31 years ago, It is the law of the land and is one of the great achievements of Liberal Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

What constitutes freedom of speech and hate speech has often been an emotional debate in Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has redefined the definition as it applies to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.