Canadian Bill of Rights (S.C. 1960, c. 44)

Marginal note:Recognition and declaration of rights and freedoms

1 It is hereby recognized and declared that in Canada there have existed and shall continue to exist without discrimination by reason of race, national origin, colour, religion or sex, the following human rights and fundamental freedoms, namely,

• (a) the right of the individual to life, liberty, security of the person and enjoyment of property, and the right not to be deprived thereof except by due process of law;

• (b) the right of the individual to equality before the law and the protection of the law;

• (c) freedom of religion;

• (d) freedom of speech;

• (e) freedom of assembly and association; and

• (f) freedom of the press.