Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Quiz

Legal rules created under the authority of a statute, providing details on how to implement or administer the statute.

A collection of laws passed by a legislature.

A website offering up-to-date versions of employment-related statutes for each province in Canada.

The authority granted to a legal body (like a court or tribunal) to make decisions and administer justice within a specific area.

The process of interpreting and applying laws to specific cases.

Individuals appointed by a statute to decide disputes within a specific area of law.

The process of determining whether a court or tribunal has the legal authority to hear a case.

The official government publications where regulations are published.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees certain rights, but these rights can be limited by laws that are demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.

The Supreme Court case that established the Oakes test, a framework used to determine if a law that limits a Charter right is justified.

This test, derived from R v Oakes, assesses if a law limiting a Charter right can be justified. It has three parts: 1) pressing and substantial objective; 2) rational connection to the objective; 3) minimal impairment to the Charter right and benefits outweighing harms.

The law must have a significant and important goal; the objective cannot be trivial or insignificant.

A law must be rationally connected to its objective (i.e., it must be logical and make sense).

The law should interfere with the Charter right as little as possible. It must be the least intrusive option to achieve the objective.

The benefits of limiting the Charter right must outweigh the harmful effects.

The government bears the responsibility for demonstrating that a limitation of a Charter right is justified by meeting the requirements of the Oakes test.

Compensation paid to an employee in lieu of working out a notice period.

A serious employee mis-conduct that justifies immediate termination without notice.

The requirement for an employer to have a valid reason before disciplining or terminating an employee.

A legal document that outlines the specific terms of employment for an individual employee.

A legal action taken by an employee against an employer for wrongful termination.

An agreement between an employer and a group of employees represented by a union.

A legal remedy that restores an employee to their original position after a wrongful dismissal.

The process of terminating an employee's employment for any reason, as long as it's not discriminatory and proper notice is given or pay in lieu is offered.

The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada's highest court, with the final say on legal matters.

The Court Martial Appeal Court deals with appeals related to military law.

Provincial/Territorial Courts of Appeal review decisions made by lower courts within their province or territory.

Each province has a Superior Court, which is the main trial court handling serious criminal offences, civil disputes, and appeals from lower courts.

Provincial/Territorial courts handle various matters including small claims, family law (except divorce), youth crime, traffic violations, and minor criminal offenses.

Administrative Tribunals, appointed by law, resolve disputes within specific legal areas.

The Federal Court of Appeal handles appeals from the Federal Court and Tax Court of Canada.

The Federal Court resolves disputes involving federal laws and the federal government.

A legal precedent that established a higher standard for employers to defend discriminatory job rules. Employers must accommodate employees unless it causes undue hardship.

A legal term referring to a landmark decision that significantly alters the course of the law in a particular area.

The legal relationship between employers and employees is governed by contracts. These contracts outline the terms and conditions of employment.

A body of law that encompasses principles relating to agreements for the purchase or provision of goods or services.

A legal agreement between an employer and employee. It governs the terms and conditions of the employment relationship.

A branch of law dealing with wrongful acts that cause harm to others. It is relevant in employment law because it can affect employee rights and employer responsibilities.

A provision in a statute that limits the possibility of appealing an administrative tribunal’s decision to a court.

A process where a court examines the decision of an administrative tribunal to ensure fairness and legality.

A legal term for a dispute heard in a court, where the court’s decision creates new legal principles.

The principle of fairness that requires a decision-maker to act impartially and follow specific procedures.

A claim filed in a court to review the decision of an administrative tribunal.

A legal dispute that arises when an employer dismisses an employee without proper justification.