Canadian Bill of Rights: A print in multiple sizes — Printed in and ships from Canada
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Display-worthy print of the full official text of the Canadian Bill of Rights (1960), available in both English and French and in multiple sizes, on sturdy, high-quality paper in archival ink
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Today, Canada is a globally renowned leader in the protection of human rights and dignity. A fundamental step in the evolution of the protection of civil liberties in Canada was the enactment of the Canadian Bill of Rights by Parliament in 1960. As The Canadian Encyclopedia explains, this first federal Bill of Rights “affirms that people and institutions remain free only when freedom is founded on respect for moral and spiritual values and for the rule of law.
“The Bill, still in effect, … recognizes the rights of individuals to life, liberty, personal security, and enjoyment of property. … Being deprived of these rights is forbidden, ‘except by due process of law.’
“The Bill protects rights to equality before the law and ensures protection of the law. It protects the freedoms of religion, speech, the press, and of assembly and association. It also guarantees legal rights such as the rights to counsel and a fair hearing. Laws are to be constructed and applied so as not to detract from these rights and freedoms.”
The Bill heavily influenced the constitutional codification of civil rights — at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels — with the adoption of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 22 years later.
The Canadian Bill of Rights is the living embodiment of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s impassioned plea at the time of the law’s passage: “I am a Canadian, a free Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship God in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.”
This print, which accompanies the Great Documents print of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, contains the full official text of the Canadian Bill of Rights. Headings and major subheadings are preserved. It is available in both English and French and in multiple sizes. Printed on sturdy, high-quality paper with archival inks, the print is perfect for display in a classroom, office, or other public space or even at home.
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- United States : 3 - 5 business days
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For digital orders, the following terms apply. Electronic files are provided for your personal, noncommercial use only. You may print copies solely for your use in a home, classroom, or office setting. You may make and keep only the electronic copies of these files that you may need for future use or reference, and you may store them only on your own computers or in your own accounts on servers or the cloud. These files should not be modified in any way, compiled with other electronic files, or transmitted to others by any electronic or internet means.
Prints are not framed
Please note that, to keep my costs low and to pass those savings on to you, prints are not framed. All prints are shipped rolled in sturdy shipping tubes.
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I strive to fulfill all orders, including custom orders, as quickly as possible—typically within one day for items I have in stock. However, please note that I am a stay-at-home dad to three small children and they come first (if they don’t, they are quick to let me know that my priorities are out of order). So if I am delayed in delivering your order, particularly a custom order, please be patient and understanding. Thank you!
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Please note that, because of the various production techniques I use, some orders may arrive in two or more separate packages. You will receive tracking information for each package when it ships.
I purchased the digital version of one of your prints by accident. Can I get a refund?
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