What did the Charter create?

• A. A tax system
• B. Protection for individual rights and freedoms
• C. A health care policy
• D. An education curriculum

Answer: (B)

The Charter creates protections for individual rights and freedoms. It was added to Canada’s Constitution in 1982 to limit government power and ensure laws and government actions respect fundamental rights—such as freedom of expression, religion, and assembly; democratic and legal rights; and equality before the law. It applies to government actions and laws, and courts can strike down those that violate rights.

The other options describe public policies (a tax system, health care policy, or an education curriculum). The Charter itself doesn’t create these policies; instead, it ensures that policies and laws are administered in a way that respects people’s rights.