Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms comprises a group of rights that are afforded to every individual in Canada. These rights protect both civil liberties and group rights, such as language rights. The Charter provides a safeguard against improper government violation of a person's freedoms. The Charter is a Canadian document, applicable only to those living in Canada, that is based on the principles of the Universal Declaration. While Amnesty International works in Canada, its mandate is primarily based on international instruments such as the UDHR.