Asked by Andrew Cameron on Jun 03, 2024
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A small Ontario town passes a bylaw which says that shop signs must be only in English. A butcher's shop which caters to the local German-speaking population is charged with infringing the bylaw and the proprietor raises s. 2(b) of the Charter in his defence.
A) Since only political speech is protected by the Charter, he will lose.
B) Since the Charter does not apply to non-government bodies like a butcher's shop, he will lose.
C) Since the Charter protects commercial expression because it helps individuals make informed economic choices, he will win.
D) Since the Charter protects commercial expression, regardless of any value it may have, simply because we must all be free to say what we choose, he will win.
E) None of the answers are correct.
Charter
A document, especially a legal one, establishing a group or corporation and defining its rights and privileges.
Commercial Expression
The use of speech or other forms of expression in a commercial context, often related to advertising or marketing.
Political Speech
Refers to expressions or communications relating to the governance of a country, political ideologies, or policies, which is often given a high level of protection under freedom of speech laws.
- Ascertain the entitlements secured by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and perceive its application.
- Recognize the role of equity and equality rights in Canadian law.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the entitlements secured by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and perceive its application.
- Recognize the role of equity and equality rights in Canadian law.
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