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Law Day is a national event celebrating the signing of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Originated by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and first held in Canada in 1983, Law Day is aimed at educating and informing the public about the role and importance of the law. Since many people have a limited knowledge about the law and how the legal system works, Law Day empowers the public at large. It provides an excellent opportunity for the profession to educate the public about the vital role that lawyers and the judiciary serve in guaranteeing an open, independent and unbiased judicial system.
Law Day is celebrated annually in April. Activities celebrating the law include Open Houses at the Winnipeg and Brandon Law Courthouses (including tours of those facilities), special sitting of Citizenship Court and elementary and high school mock trials.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
le dimanche 15 avril 2012
12:00 Noon – 3:30 pm - de 12 h à 15 h 30
The Charter Project, an entirely student run organization at the University of Windsor was implemented to increase awareness, and engage Canadians in a discussion about the rights afforded to them by this historic legislation. The Education Branch of the Charter Project, has carefully structured in-class workshops designed to stimulate discussion and engage students towards a greater appreciation for a document that is emblematic of the Canadian identity. High school teachers across Canada are encouraged to visit www.charterproject.ca/teach to download the workshops and run them in their classrooms.
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