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==The Charter protects several rights and freedoms—but there are reasonable limits== | ==The Charter protects several rights and freedoms—but there are reasonable limits== | ||
The ''Charter of Rights and Freedom''s is part of Canada’s Constitution. It gives important rights to people accused of a crime and to people who deal with government agencies. These rights are in addition to traditional legal rights and, in some cases, improve those rights. The Charter also gives remedies, which give strength and meaning to those rights. As well, the Charter controls the actions of government officials, such as the police. Both the Constitution and the Charter are on the [http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const Canadian Department of Justice website]. | The ''Charter of Rights and Freedom''s is part of Canada’s Constitution. It gives important rights to people accused of a crime and to people who deal with government agencies. These rights are in addition to traditional legal rights and, in some cases, improve those rights. The Charter also gives remedies, which give strength and meaning to those rights. As well, the Charter controls the actions of government officials, such as the police. Both the Constitution and the Charter are on the [http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const Canadian Department of Justice website]. | ||
