The federal government is responsible for promoting respect for rights and freedoms, the law and the Constitution. One of its aims is to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with an accessible, efficient and fair system of justice.
Various groups of people and their rights may be affected differently by emergencies and responses to emergencies.
There may be specific legal obligations to particular groups, such as Indigenous peoples.
Strategies:
Consider risk in terms of how different people might be affected – and ensure that planned efforts mitigate those risks and do not negatively affect one group more than another.
Consider the Charter and human rights implications of various policy and legislative proposals. Identify potentially discriminatory aspects and seek alternative measures to mitigate the legal risks.
