What does Charter Section 15 guarantee?
Answer
Equality before the law regardless of race, religion, sex, age, disability.
Explanation
Equality rights protect from government discrimination. Courts can strike down discriminatory laws. Includes programs for disadvantaged groups. Used to advance women's, disability, and LGBTQ equality.
Why this matters for your test
Equality rights ensure fair treatment by government.
Source: Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship