Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the part of the Constitution Act, 1982, which entrenches certain fundamental rights and freedoms for all Canadians. It covers all aspects of human rights, ranging from fundamental freedoms, mobility rights and legal rights, to free communication. It specifically states that everyone has the fundamental freedoms of thought, belief, opinion and expression.

But while the Charter allows all Canadians to freely express their thoughts and opinions, it also protects everyone’s right to be treated fairly, without discrimination.

Guarantee of Rights and Freedoms

Section 1 of the Charter guarantees the rights and freedoms of Citizens only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.

Collective Agreement

Clause 5.01 of the Urban Postal Operations’ collective agreement (UPO) and of the Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers’ (RSMC) collective agreement states that there shall be no discrimination...

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