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Fundamental Freedoms and Rights
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Right to life, personal security, inviolability and freedom,
as well as the recognition of the legal personality of every human being
( s. 1)
When life is in peril, the right to assistance
(s. 2)
Freedoms of conscience, religion, opinion, expression, association
and peaceful assembly
( s. 3)
Right to saveguard his dignity, honour and reputation
(s. 4)
Right to respect for his private life
( s. 5)
Right to peaceful enjoyment and free disposition of personal property, right to
the inviolability of the home
(s. 6,
7
and 8)
Right to professional secrecy
( s. 9)
In exercising his fundamental freedoms and rights, a person shall maintain a proper
regard for democratic values, public order and the general well-being of the citizens
of Québec (s. 9.1)
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Economic and Social Rights
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Right of people belonging to ethnic minorities to maintain and develop their cultural interests with the other members of their group
( s. 43)
Right to information
(s. 44)
Right of every person in need to sufficient financial and social assistance to provide an acceptable standard of living
( s. 45)
Right to fair and reasonable conditions of employment with proper regard for the person's health, safety and well-being
(s. 46)
Married or civil union spouses have, in the marriage or civil
union same rights, obligations and responsibilities. Together they provide the
moral guidance and material support of the family and the education of their common
offspring
( s. 47)
Right of the aged or disabled person to protection against exploitation as well as the security and protection that must be provided to him by his family or the persons acting in their stead
(s. 48)
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