Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms expresses who we are as a people. Since its inception in 1982, citizens have been able to challenge government laws and actions that violate their rights and freedoms as set out in the Charter. The Supreme Court of Canada has issued landmark decisions based on the Charter, some of which have been considered controversial; in particular, where these rulings have caused existing laws, implemented by elected officials, to be changed.

For this project, demonstrate your understanding of a section. The section is ( Freedom of Conscience and Religion ) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Step 1: given a section of the Charter which is Freedom of Conscience and Religion, to describe in student friendly language.

Step 2: must then provide a real life case that demonstrates a breach of the right/freedom in the section Freedom of Conscience and Religion.

a. Include a description of the case in own words.

b. Explain who won the case and why?

c. Explain how this case ( Freedom of Conscience and Religion) demonstrates the section's importance to Canadian society and/or to own life.

How to proceed: Information to be used in this project can be found

In addition, should do own internet research. Examples of Charter related cases can be found on the government of Canada Department of Justice website:

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/cases.html

Power point composition:must be in student friendly language with illustrations to enhance the presentation. It is important that the presentation is engaging to audience. should also cite sources on the final . Outside of this, may be as creative as wish. Please make sure to meet all the requirements set out in the rubric for this assignment.

Goal: To analyze, summarize and condense information as gain a deeper understanding of a key section of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms; to engage the class in a presentation of this information.

Essential Questions: Why is the charter important? How does it guarantee the rights of Canadians? Which sections are crucial? When are rights breached?