HRTS 203The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Human Rights

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will introduce students to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as the central mechanism for the determination and application of human rights with respect to government action. By studying leading decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada, students will gain a greater appreciation of the Charter as a defining feature of the social, political, and legal landscape of Canada, and a better understanding of the role judiciary in interpreting and enforcing rights.

Prerequisites

Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- HRTS101 - Introduction to Human Rights (0.50)
- LS101 - Introduction to Legal Studies (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7124	0 / 50	TTh 17:00–18:20
LEC 701	2664	14 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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