1. Do you think that evidence found that proves a person is guilty of a criminal offense should ever be excluded under section 24(2) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Why or why not?

Consider the following statements about theCharter. For each statement, indicate whether you agree or disagree. Then, write point-form reasons to support your response.

1. The government should never have any restrictions placed on its ability to create laws or policies.
2. The courts should always have the ability to scrutinize the actions of the government and to make sure that the government does not act in ways that interfere with people's rights.
3. The courts should not be able to tell the government what to do. The people elect government officials; therefore, the courts should not be allowed to override or change government decisions
4. Do you agree that Canada should be operating as a constitutional democracy or do you think that we were better off under parliamentary supremacy? Explain your response.

1. What is your opinion about the change in the law that resulted from the Halpern v. Canada case?
2. In modern Canadian society, do you think that the failure to consummate a marriage should still be legal grounds to have the marriage annulled? Why or why not?