Academic freedom is a central value of university life that allows students and scholars to question and share ideas without fear of punishment, though it's protected in Canada largely through collective agreements, not statute law.Academic freedom is vital to the advancement of knowledge and … [Read more...]
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Migrant Farm Workers
Each year, between 50K and 60K migrant farm workers come to Canada. But are their working conditions in violation of the Charter?“The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.”- Cesar Chavez, civil rights and farm labour activistChavez uttered those words in 1970 in the … [Read more...]
