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The constitution, which includes the Charter, is the highest law in Canada. This means that governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us. | The constitution, which includes the Charter, is the highest law in Canada. This means that governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us. | ||
'''Rights and freedoms''' | '''Rights and freedoms''' | ||
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*the right to have a fair '''trial''' in court | *the right to have a fair '''trial''' in court | ||
*the right not to suffer cruel or unusual '''punishment''' | *the right not to suffer cruel or unusual '''punishment''' | ||
====All Canadians are equal==== | ====All Canadians are equal==== | ||
