Charter Rights and Case Law- Cambridge Heat Wave Evictions

Charter Rights and Case Law

"Housing advocates argue the bylaw itself is vague, carceral, and colonial. It prohibits basic survival: storing firewood, erecting tents, even moving tents and structures within the site without the Region’s permission."

Surveillance, Fences, and $5000 Fines - Citified - Melissa Bowman - Guest post by Jacara Droog

Case Law

Region of Waterloo: The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Persons Unknown and to be Ascertained, 2023 ONSC 670
COURT FILE NO.: CV-22-717 DATE: 2023-01-27 - The Public Record

City of Kingston: The Corporation of the City of Kingston v. Doe, 2023 ONSC 6662 (CanLII)

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Charter Rights

Charter Rights: View All (Charterpedia)

Section 7: Life, liberty and security of the person
"Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice."
Section 12 : Cruel and unusual treatment or punishment
"Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual treatment or punishment."
Section 15 : Equality Rights
"Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability."