Religious Freedom and Citizenship: Your Rights in Canada

Charter Protects You

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects religious freedom. You can practice any religion, no religion, or change religions. Cannot be discriminated against based on faith.

In the Citizenship Test

You may get questions about Canadian religious freedom. Understand: Canada is secular nation, respect for all faiths, no state religion.

Practical Implications

Wear religious garments, take religious holidays, worship freely. Canadian law protects these rights. Employers must accommodate reasonable religious practices.