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The Impact on Women of Entrenchment of Property Rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Clare F. Beckton

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Abstract

On Friday, 29 April 1983 the Progressive Conservative opposition in Parliament proposed an amendment to the constitution which would change section 7 of the existing Charter to read: Everyone has the right to life, liberty, security of the person and enjoyment of property and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. (emphasis added to identify amendment) The language used to present this amendment shows that its proponents were espousing a very traditional view of property. For example, Jake Epp said:
Original languageCanadian English
JournalDalhousie Law Journal
Publication statusPublished - Jun. 1 1985

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Women
  • Impact
  • Entrenchment
  • Property Rights
  • Canadian Charter
  • Rights and Freedoms

Disciplines

  • Human Rights Law

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