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What was the primary concern that led physicians to consider a blood transfusion for S.B.?
What was the primary concern that led physicians to consider a blood transfusion for S.B.?
- Her hemoglobin level was normal.
- She showed signs of improvement.
- Her hemoglobin level dropped significantly. (correct)
- She had a severe allergic reaction.
Which law allowed the Children's Aid Society to intervene in the medical treatment decision for S.B.?
Which law allowed the Children's Aid Society to intervene in the medical treatment decision for S.B.?
- Ontario Medical Act
- Children’s Health Protection Act
- Ontario Child Welfare Act (correct)
- Parental Rights Act
What aspect of the Ontario Child Welfare Act was emphasized regarding its interaction with parental rights?
What aspect of the Ontario Child Welfare Act was emphasized regarding its interaction with parental rights?
- It prioritizes parents' rights above children's needs.
- It allows arbitrary decisions about children's health.
- It provides procedural protections for parents. (correct)
- It completely disregards religious beliefs.
What was highlighted as a pressing objective justifying the intervention of the state?
What was highlighted as a pressing objective justifying the intervention of the state?
What was the outcome for the parents due to the wardship order by the court?
What was the outcome for the parents due to the wardship order by the court?
What is the primary issue the Ktunaxa Nation is concerned about regarding the ski resort development?
What is the primary issue the Ktunaxa Nation is concerned about regarding the ski resort development?
Which key aspect does the Ktunaxa Nation need to demonstrate regarding their beliefs?
Which key aspect does the Ktunaxa Nation need to demonstrate regarding their beliefs?
What did the Ktunaxa Nation argue violated their freedom of religion?
What did the Ktunaxa Nation argue violated their freedom of religion?
What does the Ktunaxa Nation seek to protect besides their freedom to believe?
What does the Ktunaxa Nation seek to protect besides their freedom to believe?
What is the significance of Qat’muk to the Ktunaxa Nation?
What is the significance of Qat’muk to the Ktunaxa Nation?
What does the freedom of religion primarily entail?
What does the freedom of religion primarily entail?
What was the basis for the charges against Big M Drug Mart?
What was the basis for the charges against Big M Drug Mart?
How has the Supreme Court of Canada interpreted section 2(a) of the Charter regarding religion?
How has the Supreme Court of Canada interpreted section 2(a) of the Charter regarding religion?
What was a significant issue raised regarding the Lord’s Day Act?
What was a significant issue raised regarding the Lord’s Day Act?
In Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem, what was the religious affiliation of the individuals involved?
In Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem, what was the religious affiliation of the individuals involved?
What aspect of society is linked with the protection of freedom of religion?
What aspect of society is linked with the protection of freedom of religion?
What is a defining characteristic of religion as described in the content?
What is a defining characteristic of religion as described in the content?
Which of the following best describes 'sincerity' in the context of religious belief?
Which of the following best describes 'sincerity' in the context of religious belief?
What was the main reason for the Law Society of British Columbia and the Law Society of Ontario deciding not to accredit TWU's proposed law school?
What was the main reason for the Law Society of British Columbia and the Law Society of Ontario deciding not to accredit TWU's proposed law school?
How did the court view the interference with TWU's beliefs by the law societies?
How did the court view the interference with TWU's beliefs by the law societies?
According to the content, what is the preferred condition for prospective TWU law students when studying law?
According to the content, what is the preferred condition for prospective TWU law students when studying law?
What was the primary religious objection of the Wilson Colony Hutterites regarding driver's licences?
What was the primary religious objection of the Wilson Colony Hutterites regarding driver's licences?
What was the main justification given by the Province for the photo requirement in driver's licences?
What was the main justification given by the Province for the photo requirement in driver's licences?
What statutory objectives did the decision significantly advance?
What statutory objectives did the decision significantly advance?
What does the decision imply about TWU’s community members in relation to their religious beliefs?
What does the decision imply about TWU’s community members in relation to their religious beliefs?
What impact did the universal photo requirement have on the freedom of religion for the Wilson Colony Hutterites, according to the Court's view?
What impact did the universal photo requirement have on the freedom of religion for the Wilson Colony Hutterites, according to the Court's view?
What limitation did the decision impose on TWU?
What limitation did the decision impose on TWU?
What is the covenant at Trinity Western University primarily focused on?
What is the covenant at Trinity Western University primarily focused on?
Why did Trinity Western University seek to open a law school?
Why did Trinity Western University seek to open a law school?
What does the term 'mandatory covenant' refer to in the context of TWU?
What does the term 'mandatory covenant' refer to in the context of TWU?
What consequence of exemptions to the photo requirement was highlighted by the Province?
What consequence of exemptions to the photo requirement was highlighted by the Province?
What aspect of the law societies' interpretation of public interest was emphasized in the decision?
What aspect of the law societies' interpretation of public interest was emphasized in the decision?
How did the Court characterize the necessity of the photo requirement for maintaining security?
How did the Court characterize the necessity of the photo requirement for maintaining security?
What type of institution is Trinity Western University?
What type of institution is Trinity Western University?
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Study Notes
Freedom of Religion
- Defined as the right to hold religious beliefs, express them openly, and practice them.
- Prevents interference with personal beliefs.
- Linked to Charter's commitment to equality and minority protection.
- In R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., the Supreme Court of Canada determined that the Lord's Day Act violated freedom of religion by imposing Christian Sabbath observance on all Canadians.
Scope of Freedom of Religion
- Includes a wide range of religious practices, even those that may be harmful to others.
- The Supreme Court interprets this right broadly.
Sincerity
- Amselem case: Orthodox Jews sought to practice religious rituals in their condominium complex, which was prohibited under building regulations. The Court found their religious beliefs were sincere, but the limitation was justified.
"New Religion"
- Ktunaxa Nation case: The Ktunaxa sought to prevent a ski resort development on land they considered sacred and linked to their spiritual identity. They believed the development would harm their religious beliefs by forcing the Grizzly Bear Spirit to leave.
- The Court determined that the Ktunaxa's beliefs were sincere, but their claim for protection of a 'spiritual entity' rather than a practice related to that entity, was not a manifestation of their freedom of religion.
Limitations
- B.(R.) v. Children's Aid Society case dealt with a premature baby's need for a blood transfusion against the parents' religious (Jehovah's Witness) beliefs.
- The Court acknowledged that the infringement on parental rights was serious, but the Act's purpose of protecting children justified the limitation.
Limitations: Hutterian Brethren
- Alberta v. Hutterian Brethren of Wilson Colony case addressed a regulation requiring all drivers to carry a photo ID.
- The Hutterian Brethren challenged the regulation based on their religious belief against creating images of themselves.
- The Court accepted the sincerity of their beliefs but upheld the regulation, finding it was rationally connected to the objective of preventing identity fraud, and the benefits outweighed the infringement on religious freedom.
Limitations: Trinity Western University
- Law Society of British Columbia v. Trinity Western University and Trinity Western University v. Law Society of Upper Canada cases dealt with the accreditation of a Christian university's proposed law school.
- Religious rules in the university's "covenant" limited sexual intimacy to heterosexual marriage, leading to concerns about potential discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
- The Court found the university's beliefs sincere but determined that the limitation on accreditation was justified because it was minimally significant to the university, whereas the public interest in maintaining a diverse and inclusive legal profession was paramount.
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