Question 154

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms includes a section on Aboriginal Peoples’ Rights. This section ensures that the Charter will not negatively impact certain pre-existing rights. What specific rights are protected?

  1. AExclusive educational rights
  2. BSelf-government funding rights
  3. CTreaty and other rights or freedoms
  4. DLand claim negotiation rights
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C) Treaty and other rights or freedoms

Explanation

The guide explicitly states: 'The rights guaranteed in the Charter will not adversely affect any treaty or other rights or freedoms of Aboriginal peoples.' This protects their established rights.

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