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Unit 2 Culminating Assignment
Analysis of a Landmark Charter Case
Due: Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
Value: 40 Points
You will now become an expert on one landmark case. These are cases that have, in most cases,
changed society. Select 1 case from the list on the second page.
After researching the case,
please demonstrate your understanding of the following:
Criteria/Components
:
1.
Summarize the case.
a.
Identifying who was involved.
b.
What happened?
c.
Where and when it took place.
d.
Why the incident occurred.
2.
State the sections of the charter involved
.
a.
What section(s) were violated and how (i.e. did the police illegally seize
evidence).
3.
Discuss the outcome
.
a.
State the ruling and rationale for the ruling.
b.
Was the case appealed and if so, how many times?
c.
What level of court did it eventually reach?
d.
How might this case affect us today?
e.
Why is this case so significant?
f.
Do you agree with the outcome? Explain your reasoning.
Format
: PowerPoint Presentation. *No less than 10 slides.
1.
Requirements
:
a.
Title page and references page. These slides do not count towards the 10 slides
requirement.
b.
Learning reflection statement of no less than 150 words.
Sources of Information:
1.
Ontario Justice Education Network:
http://ojen.ca/en/
2.
Canadian Human Rights Reporter:
https://www.cdn-hr-reporter.ca/frontpage
3.
Ontario Human Rights Commission:
http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en
You must CITE your sources and write in YOUR OWN WORDS
. Be creative with how you
demonstrate your understanding of this case.
*Plagiarism will result in a failing grade and referral to the principal.
Cases:
1.
Landmark Case: The Same Sex Marriage Case -
Halpern et al. v. Attorney General of
Canada et al.
2.
Landmark Case: Equality Rights, the Indian Act, and the Canadian Bill of Rights -
R. v.
Drybones.
3.
Landmark Case: Equality Rights and the Canadian Pension Plan -
Law v. Canada
.
4.
Landmark Case: Sexual Orientation and the Charter -
Vriend v. Alberta
.
5.
Landmark Case: The Parental Rights Case -
Trociuk v. British Columbia (Attorney
General).
6.
Landmark Case: Mandatory Minimum Sentence for Murder -
R. v. Latimer.
7.
Landmark Case: Freedom of Expression and Advertising to Children -
Irwin Toy Ltd. v.
Quebec (AG).
8.
Landmark Case: Sniffer Dogs, School Searches, and the Charter:
R. v. A.M.
9.
Landmark Case: Negligent Investigation, Malicious Prosecution, and Racial Profiling -
Hill v. Hamilton-Wentworth Police
.
10.
Landmark Case: Accomodating Religious Beliefs -
Multani v Commission scolaire
Marguerite-Bourgeoys [2006]
11.
Landmark Case: Job Discrimination:
Kearsley v. City of St. Catharines,
Ontario Human
Rights Commission, April 2002.
12. Landmark Case: Aboriginal Treaty Rights:
R. v. Marshall
[1999].
13. Landmark Case:
Charkaoui v. Canada
(Citizenship and Immigration) 2007.
14. Landmark Case:
Andrews v. Law Society of British Columbia
[1989].
15. Landmark Case: Discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Leshner v. Ontario
(No. 2)
(1992)
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