They always expect the court decisions to be consistent with the objectives on social and economic policies. However, in any given case, the Supreme Court is persistent as to the inherent uncertainty of any result. Although the public's opinion is correct, the Supreme Court has the right and duty to uphold its unbiased decision.
Another question that may arise is - "Is the Charter applicable only to Canadian citizens?" In reference to Quebec's Charter of Human Rights and Freedom, the Supreme Court implied that Section 7 is not limited to the citizens of Canada but is applicable to all persons who are physically present in the country. A person who is not a citizen of Canada may enjoy such protection of the law in a way that a Canadian citizen may benefit the same while on another country. This is because of the many treaties between countries regarding the governance of their citizens while in a foreign land. Of course, these rights are not intended to mean the same rights being enjoyed by citizens such as the right to vote and the right to run in government office. The right we are talking here is the right to due process of law. Again, although "due process" is not expressly stated in the Charter, it is meant to be the same as the fundamental justice.
As in the case of Mr. Manickavasagam Suresh, a number of petitions were received that he was deprived of his right of due process during the deportation review and he claimed that he was a victim of arbitrary detention. Because Suresh was not able to exercise his right to habeas corpus, the petitioner maintained that the Canadian government has failed to ensure the equal protection before the law. Despite these petitions, Suresh was deported back to Sri Lanka. Since Suresh was an alleged member a terrorist organization, Canada took into consideration the overall security as a precautionary measure.
As regards the rights to life, abortion takes an impediment position on cases where the
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