John Smith owns a convenience store in Ottawa and decides to sell vaping (vapour) products as he knows they are popular with his youth clients. He decides to display the products on an open display where any customer can see and handle the vaping (vapour) products right beside the cash register.

John is charged with a violation of s. 4.1 of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and he retains a lawyer defend him against the charges. His Lawyer wants to argue that the Section of the Act does not comply with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

What Charter right would his lawyer have to establish was violated?

If his Lawyer succeeds, what does the prosecutor (Crown) then have to establish?

Briefly explain in point form 5 reasons why a Court would or would not uphold the law by virtue of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and if John will be convicted.

This assignment relates to the following Course Learning Requirements:

• CLR 1: Compare strategies used to manage risks in an organization's business activities -if such risk exists.
• CLR 2: Synthesize substantive laws that may impact businesses
• CLR 4: Explain the relevance of internal controls in a business that could mitigate business and legal risks and promote compliance with laws