Answering the questions with detailed explanations

Gabriel Champlain, during a summer road trip in Ontario with his partner Jacob, decides to spend one night at the Motel Jolost in Madoc, Ontario. The motel owner after realizing that they are a same-sex couple decides to refuse accommodation, claiming that there are no rooms available. Confronted by the couple who saw the sign "vacancy" lit on the Motel entrance, the owner responds that the owns Motel and he reserves the right to select his customers.

Based on the facts as outlined above, provide an answer to the following questions:

1. Does the Motel owner have a right to select his customer based on their sexual orientation?

2. Could Gabriel claim that the decision of the Motel owner is a direct violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

YES: - Explain why the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is applicable to this case.

- Indicate the section of the Charter that has been violated in this case.

NO: - Explain why the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is not applicable to this case. -

- State if there is another law (federal or provincial) applicable to this case and expand on your statement.