The Charter and its Impact on the Court




The adoption of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982 greatly affected the Court's role and responsibilities.

This episode of Inside the Supreme Court of Canada - 150 Years of the Highest Court examines the impact of the Charter on the Court, its decisions, and the way justices interpret and define Charter rights.

 


Photo credits: Library and Archives Canada, The Canadian Press and Getty Images


Funded in part by the Department of Canadian Heritage's Commemorate Canada Program.