The hate crimes are in the criminal code, not the charter. But your point re the uselessness of the Charter, with its section 1 limitations and the notwithstanding clause, is well taken.
Libel laws in the US are not a good example to follow. Ever since NY Times v Sullivan it is too onerous for a plaintiff to prove a case. Canada’s laws may be a little lax but the US legal regime for libel is terrible, especially for public figures.
The hate crimes are in the criminal code, not the charter. But your point re the uselessness of the Charter, with its section 1 limitations and the notwithstanding clause, is well taken.
Libel laws in the US are not a good example to follow. Ever since NY Times v Sullivan it is too onerous for a plaintiff to prove a case. Canada’s laws may be a little lax but the US legal regime for libel is terrible, especially for public figures.