In 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was signed into law and became an integral part of the Canadian Constitution. The Charter outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals and groups in Canada, and it provides protection against government actions and laws that may infringe on those rights. This learning tool, entitled The Charter in the Classroom: Students, Teachers and Rights (CC: STAR) provides a resource for students, teachers, and anyone wanting to have a better understanding of the Charter.
Through interviews, case re-enactments, activities and resource links, CC: STAR provides learners with an opportunity to fully explore the meaning and application of the following 10 key Charter concepts:
Concept 1: Background on the development of the CharterConcept 2: Limitations to Charter rights
Concepts 3 - 5: Charter freedoms
Concepts 6 - 7: Legal rights
Concepts 8 - 9: Equality rights
Concept 10: Minority language rights
CC: STAR was developed in partnership with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Inukshuk Wireless, the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET), and the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN). Carswell, a division of Thomson Reuters Canada Limited provided many of the articles available in Resources. Thank you to all involved who provided expertise, acting skills, feedback, and support during this project.