Section 25 Constitution Act 1982 (Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
Section 25 Constitution Act 1982
Section 25 Constitution Act 1982 is about Aboriginal rights and freedoms not affected by Charter. It is under Part I (Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) and ‘General’ of the Act.
Aboriginal rights and freedoms not affected by Charter
The guarantee in this Charter of certain rights and freedoms shall not be construed so as to abrogate or derogate from any aboriginal, treaty or other rights or freedoms that pertain to the aboriginal peoples of Canada including
(a) any rights or freedoms that have been recognized by the Royal Proclamation of October 7, 1763; and
(b) any rights or freedoms that now exist by way of land claims agreements or may be so acquired.
See also:
– Section 24 Constitution Act 1982
– Section 23 Constitution Act 1982