LAW 329 Canadian Human and 2SLGBTQI+ Rights

This course will focus on two related areas of the law – human rights and 2SLGBTQI+ rights. Students will examine the history and meaning of human rights, including human duties, cultural values, group rights, legal rights, and equality. They will also examine the history and development of 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada in several specific areas of the law. They will gain knowledge of ongoing challenges regarding human and 2SLGBTQI+ rights, including the remedies available under Canada’s Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Finally, students will learn about the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.