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The International Journal of Children’s Rights 10: 313–344, 2002. © 2002 Kluwer Law International.. Printed in the Netherlands. 313 On meeting Canada’s Charter obligations to street youth SONJA GROVER Faculty of Education, Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada 1. Introduction This paper argues that street youth in Canada too often do not have their substantive and affirmative Charter rights recognized and protected. It is argued that legislation concerning street youth can only be in the young person’s “best interests” if consistent with the Charter . The relevant test is whether or not such legislation accords these young people full protection of the Charter in practice and not simply in theory. Further, it is suggested, that we must rely on the Courts’ willingness to give full force and effect to Charter obligations to street youth when cases are brought forward if the Charter is to be more than just an empty promise to Canada’s street youth. The case of Alberta v. K.B. 2000 ABPC 113 raises fundamental constitutional questions regarding whether or not Canadian street youth have been accorded their fundamental rights under section 7 of the Charter , and also in particular equal protection of the law. This case is
The International Journal of Children's Rights – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 2002
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