About Law Day
CELEBRATE DEMOCRACY
Law Day is a national event every April that celebrates the signing of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is an occasion for the public to learn about the law, the legal profession and the legal institutions that form the cornerstones of Canadian democracy.
Law Day activities across Canada are an excellent opportunity for the legal profession to educate the public about the vital role lawyers and the judiciary service in guaranteeing an open, independent and unbiased judicial system.
Activities include mock trials, courthouse tours, open citizenship courts, as well as public speaking and mock trial contests aimed at junior high and high school students.
Law Day is a national event every April that celebrates the signing of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It is an occasion for the public to learn about the law, the legal profession and the legal institutions that form the cornerstones of Canadian democracy.
Law Day activities across Canada are an excellent opportunity for the legal profession to educate the public about the vital role lawyers and the judiciary service in guaranteeing an open, independent and unbiased judicial system.
Activities include mock trials, courthouse tours, open citizenship courts, as well as public speaking and mock trial contests aimed at junior high and high school students.
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CANADA'S IMPORTANT MILESTONE
On April 17, 1982, Queen Elizabeth II and then-Prime Minister Trudeau signed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, thus guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms for all Canadians. In honour of this milestone, the Canadian Bar Association introduced Law Day in 1983 to commemorate the event and educate the public about the legal system. |
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