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The idea that all people should be treated equally is a core value in Canadian society. In fact, equality rights are enshrined in the ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms''. | The idea that all people should be treated equally is a core value in Canadian society. In fact, '''equality rights''' are enshrined in the ''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms''. | ||
==Understand your legal rights== | ==Understand your legal rights== | ||
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In other cases, the remedy might be to '''"read in" wording''' to a law that violates equality rights, in order to address the inequality. For example, the phrase “same-sex couples” might be read in to the definition of “spouse” in a law, to clarify that the law does not discriminate based on sex. | In other cases, the remedy might be to '''"read in" wording''' to a law that violates equality rights, in order to address the inequality. For example, the phrase “same-sex couples” might be read in to the definition of “spouse” in a law, to clarify that the law does not discriminate based on sex. | ||
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