T/F The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

In order to be protected by Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a person must be a Canadian citizen.

• True

• False

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada's constitution, and it is the highest law of Canada

• True

• False

Canadian women were given the right to vote in 1876.

• True

• False

In February 1942, the Canadian government moved all people of Japanese origin, even those who were born in Canada, away from the west coast.

• True

• False

Sunday shopping was always legal, but most provinces chose to observe the Lord's Day Act and did not allow shopping on Sunday.

• True

• False

As of June 2007, if a person's name appeared on a "no fly" list they could be barred from flying, even

if they were not proven guilty of any crime.

• True

• False

Women's groups have used the protections of the Charter to fight for pay equity with men in the workplace.

• True

• False

Some provinces have made illegal for employers lo force employees to retire at age 65.

• True

• False

The Charter's legal rights include the right to a fair and quick public trial.

• True

• False

A school principal or a teacher can search your personal belongings if they have reasonable grounds for doing the search without consent.

• True

• False