Criminal Justice in Canada/Ontario:

1. Should police have the ability to stop and question people without a legitimate investigative purpose? Are street checks a form of arbitrary detention that is contrary to section 9 of the Charter?

2. Does the practice of street checks violate the right to equal treatment under the law that is protected by section 15 of the Charter?

3. Do you agree with the new regulations on street checks enacted by the Ontario government? Explain your answer.

4. Do the new regulations hinder the police's ability to proactively investigate suspicious and/or criminal activity?