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Confederation
Creation of 4 provinces in the Dominion of Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. According to some political historians such as Janet Ajzenstat, the Confederation had the desire to protect individual rights (John Locke's ideology). -
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From the Confederation to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom of 1982.
From the Confederation to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom of 1982. -
Indian Act
Defines who is an 'Indian' and gives certain rights to Aboriginals. Don't know the exact date, it was in 1876 -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Global definition of Human Rights. -
Canadian Bill of Rights
Freedom of speech in Canada and freedom of religion. The right to counsel, some equality rights, the right of life, liberty, security of the person and rights to fundamental justice. It was known to be ineffective and it led to the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. -
Official Language Act
Rights to bilingual (French and English ) services in federal institutions. -
Canadian Human Rights Act
Provides equal opportunities (sex, disability, religion, etc.) Don't know the exact date, but it was in 1977 -
Charter of the French Language (Bill 101 in Quebec)
Defining French as the official Quebec language (with various language rights). -
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
Fundamental freedoms, democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights, language rights, minority language education rights (for a more complete list, follow the link). -
Employment Equity Act
Employers have to follow employment practices (treating them the same way) to four groups: Women, Aboriginals, disabled people and minority groups. Don't know the exact date, it was in 1995
