Charter of Right and Freedom Picture Essay

By: Cody Vatcher

http://www.theresalubowitz.com/2011/06/

A Canadian Voting

This picture represents Section 3 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This states that we have the right to vote (unhindered). This person is able to vote for the Candidate of his choice without being forced to vote for someone else.

This picture represents section 7,9,10,11,12,14. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Scale_of_justice_2_new.jpeg This shows this because we have the right to liberty and security, freedom from arbitrary imprisonment, right to counsel, to be innocent till proven guilty, not be subject to cruel and unusual punishment, right to have an interpreter in a court proceeding. I choose the justice scale because it represents the legal system and its equality.

Harper Rant, Cartoon Stock http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/directory/s/secretive.asp This photo represents section 2 which states that we have the freedom of thought, expression, belief, press, media communicationthis is an appropriate photo because this person is freely expressing the above through communication of his/her choice without persecution.

World Religions http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/2013/02/18/a_headhunters_nigh tmare_at_canadas_office_of_religious_freedom.html This picture represents Section 2 which states that people have the freedom of conscience, religion thought, belief, expression, and peaceful assembly. I believe this represents our countries diversity because these are each of the religions from around the world

Take a Stand Against Bullying http://conmedisys.com/Harper_Gruzins_1.html This photo represents Section 15 and Section 2 giving us the freedom of expression, press, and equal treatment and protection under the law without discrimination. This photo sends the message that bullying is not cool and goes against our rights and freedoms.

Native Protestors http://rabble.ca/news/2011/08/thousands-launch-mass-protest-washington-dcagainst-tar-sands-pipeline This photo represents Section 15 and Section 2 giving us the freedom of expression, press, and equal treatment and protection under the law without discrimination. This represents these rights and freedoms because no person cant interfere with the protests as long as its peaceful

Canadian lawyers http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=e416e962-0ca04361-925c-d47edcd2fd8a&k=63256 This photo represents Section 10 giving us the write to legal counsel. This picture shows these lawyers who are fulfilling the rights of others by representing them in court.

Equality http://www.c2e.co.uk/images/logos_etc/equality_green_250.jpg This photo represents Section 15 stating that we have equal treatment before and under the law regardless of sex, age, skin colourwithout discrimination. This photo represents this because these people are not to be discriminated upon.

Burlington Church http://www.topix.com/album/detail/burlington-wi/63297Q3LPU56DG04 This Church represents Section 1 giving us the freedom of religion, thought, belief, and peaceful assembly. This photo represents this because these people can worship at this church without interference of their freedoms.

Multilingual poster http://www.inversoft.com/blog/2013/04/30/multilingual-filtering-5-ways-toprevent-false-positives/ This photo represents Section 21 giving us the right to speak any language including English and French. This represents this because language is not limited in this instance.

Government Protestors http://www.canadianprogressiveworld.com/2013/01/28/global-mining-and-tarsands-oil-drive-canadian-foreign-policy/ This picture represents Section 1 giving us the freedom of thought, expression and peaceful assembly as long as it does not harm others. This photo represents this because these people are able to peacefully protest without the government interfering regardless of criticism. This protest was held in Ottawa, regarding the oil pipeline crossing Canada and the U.S.

Lawyer in Court http://www.secwhistleblowerprogram.org/sec-whistleblower-lawyer/ This photo represents Section 10 & 14 giving us the right to counsel and a court interpreter during court proceedings. This photo shows a women on trial for a crime with a lawyer (legal counsel) by her side.

Harper Hates Me! http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/canada-politics/public-sector-union-launchesattack-against-harper-government-045031609.html This photo represents Section 2 giving us the freedom of thought, expression, press, and belief. This photo shows campaign buttons that are used to convey the message of Harper not caring about people.