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- Adopted by Québec's National Assembly on June 27, 1975
- Came into force on June 28, 1976
- Expression of social values in Québec
- A fundamental law
- The fundamental rights, the political rights, the judicial rights and the right to be treated equally cannot be countermanded by any provision of any other law.
In Québec, ALL are required to comply with the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
All individuals, in their social relationships, are therefore required to respect the rights and freedoms of other people.
The following are also required to comply with the Charter:
- all groups and organizations;
- all private businesses;
- all services, whether public or private;
- all government authorities (provincial, municipal, educational, etc.);
- the government of Québec and its institutions, at all levels.
The only organizations not governed by the Charter are institutions under federal jurisdiction which are all governed by the Canadian Human Rights Act. In all such cases, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is empowered to intervene.
Preamble to the Charter
- Every human being possesses intrinsic rights and freedoms designed to ensure his protection and development;
- All human beings are equal in worth and dignity, and are entitled to equal protection of the law;
- Respect for the dignity of the human being and recognition of his rights and freedoms constitute the foundation of justice and peace;
- The rights and freedoms of the human person are inseparable from the rights and freedoms of others and from the common well-being;
- The fundamental rights and freedoms are solemnly declared in a Charter so they may be guaranteed by the collective will and better protected against any violation.
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