June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada released a decision finding that the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) has public interest standing to challenge parts of BC's Mental Health Act (MHA) because it violates Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
canadas charter of rights and freedom is inalienable law meaning it cant be taken away. it is also the highest law of the land, above all other law.
The BC Mental Heath Act violates section 7, 9, and 15 of the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms, and as well as international united nationshuman rights laws.
Life liberty and autonomy is your and my
right
7. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. Section 7 guarantees the life, liberty and personal security of all Canadians.
9. Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. Section 9 says that government officials cannot take individuals into custody or hold them without a good reason. For example, a police officer must have reasonable grounds for detaining a person.
15. Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.