tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post3652851981382221571..comments2024-01-01T21:57:26.021-05:00Comments on Where the Rubber Hits the Road: How did "sex" change from meaning one's gender to one's orientationFr. Tim Moylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18030197987469327645noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-51113675601058876442010-01-21T15:19:05.880-05:002010-01-21T15:19:05.880-05:00Hi Tim,
I am not a constitutional lawyer, however...Hi Tim,<br /><br />I am not a constitutional lawyer, however, I will provide a quote that summarizes how "sexual orientation" came to be read into Sections 15.1 and 15.2 of the Charter:<br /><br />"Equality Rights<br /><br />Section 15 of the Charter provides persons with several key equality rights. More specifically, this section states that 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 (in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability). This section helps ensure every individual is considered equal under Canadian law and that governments don’t discriminate against certain groups in its policies and programs. Over the years, the courts have extended the section to include other grounds of discrimination, such as sexual orientation.<br /><br />It is also important to note that section 15 explicitly states it does not preclude any government law or program aimed at improving the status of a disadvantaged group (for example, an affirmative action program established to increase employment opportunities for women or minorities). This clarification is important in that it eliminates constitutional challenges to such programs on the grounds they discriminate against non-disadvantaged groups (such as white males)."<br /><br />Remember, the classes of persons who may not be discriminated against in section 15.1 are not exhaustive or exclusive of any other classes. The full article can be found here:<br /><br />http://www.mapleleafweb.com/features/canadian-charter-rights-and-freedoms-introduction-charter-rights<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Cheers...MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1926891106758008587.post-54093145008428610522010-01-20T21:12:04.602-05:002010-01-20T21:12:04.602-05:00That's an interesting observation, something I...That's an interesting observation, something I had not thought of earlier.<br /><br />Now it is not enough that we accept homsexuality, we actually have to applaud it and encourage it.<br /><br />I'm not sure if you're familiar with the story of Pastor Boisson from Alberta ?Sanwinnoreply@blogger.com