Reference : Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

For each of the following identify which section, sections and subsections apply to the following situations: 1. You are told by the police during a peaceful demonstration that you must disperse. 2. You have been detained but have not been informed of any charges. 3. Your company, which is a private corporation, has asked to refrain from publishing certain commentary on a blog that it argues damages the company's reputation. You suggest that under s. 2(b) of the Charter you have freedom of expression. What section of the Charter might they counter with? 4. Police come to your door and ask to enter. You can refuse based on what section or sections of the Charter. 5. You argue that under s. 2(b) of the Charter you have the right to advertise cigarettes in your store window contrary to the Federal Tobacco Act. What contrary position might the government take. 6. You have been accused of a crime and have been awaiting trial for 7 months. What Charter issues might your lawyer use to seek your release. 7. The Provincial Government is intending putting into effect legislation that may be contrary to the Charter. Can they do-this? What section of the Charter allows them to contemplate such Legislation. 8. Your employer has found out that in the evenings you have been attending regular meetings with a group whose political values your employer finds offensive. Your employer has asked you not attend any further meeting even on your own time. Which charter sections might this request offend?