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But the right to work, to leisure and rest from work, to organize trade unions, to social security, to cultural activities, to benefits from scientific achievement, and the other distinct features of the Universal Declaration were omitted from the Canadian Charter.

The charter guarantees everyone the freedom of conscience and religion; thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of the press and other means of communication; peaceful assembly; and association.

History of the Charter A committee of Canadian Parliamentarians, representing all parties, considered more than 1,200 written submissions and over 300 testimonies to develop the final Charter. Receiving approval from Britain for the last time, Queen Elizabeth II signed the Canada Act on April 17, 1982 in Ottawa.

Section 14 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to the assistance of an interpreter for any party or witness who does not understand or speak the official language in which Court proceedings are conducted (English or French), or who is deaf.

Section 32(1) defines the scope of the Charter's application. The text of section 32(1) provides “a strong message that the Charter … is essentially an instrument for checking the powers of government over the individual” : McKinney v. University of Guelph, [1990] 3 S.C.R. 229 at 261.

Section 27 - Multicultural heritage. 27. This Charter shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the preservation and enhancement of the multicultural heritage of Canadians. Section 27 recognizes that Canada is home to many cultural groups and seeks to maintain and promote multiculturalism.

Section 32 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms concerns the application and scope of the Charter. Only claims based on the type of law contemplated by this section can be brought before a court. Section 32(1) describes the basis on which all rights can be enforced.

You can download, save and print accessible PDF versions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in various languages from the Open Government portal on Canada.ca.