Section Six Of The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms
Section 6 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the section of the Canadian Constitution that protects the mobility rights of Canadian citizens, and to a lesser extent that of permanent residents. By mobility rights, the section refers to the individual practice of entering and exiting Canada, and moving within its boundaries. The section is subject to the section 1 Oakes test, but cannot be nullified by the notwithstanding clause.
Along with the language rights in the Charter (sections 16-23), section 6 was meant to protect Canadian unity.
Read more about Section Six Of The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms: Text, Background, Purpose, Application, Subsection 6(1), Subsection 6(2), Subsections 6(3) and (4), Comparison With Other Human Rights Instruments
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