Fundamental Freedoms
Democratic Rights
Mobility Rights
Legal Rights
Equality Rights
Language Rights
Minority Language Education Rights
Notwithstanding Clause
Allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to override certain portions of the Charter.
Perhaps the most controversial provision of the Charter
Amending Formula
constitutional change can be made only if seven out of
ten provinces representing at least 50 percent of the
population agree with the proposed change
“7 + 50” rule
Lobbyists meet with Cabinet
Ministers – try to affect public policy
Mass Media
has the ability to influence gov’t focus by covering issues they believe to be important.
Protest Groups
Use actions such as rallies, parades, marches and public demonstrations
Civil Disobedience
Serious commitment to change by individuals
Intentional disobeying of a law you believe is unjust
Should not involve violence
Should only be directed against laws that are seriously harmful
Willingness to face punishment