The Great Candian Charter of Rights...

doesn't contain the right to council. Although we are used to hearing, "if you cannot afford one one will be provided for you..." when we watch law and order, the Canadian system isn't the same. Since we essentially an elected monarchy (once elected we are ruled over, not governed) it is not surprising to myself how this court case was decided. As I have learned form separate schools, our Charter is a mish-mash of stuff as opposed to the American Bill of Rights and Constitution which is based on principles (for better or worse). This will hopefully wake up Canadians to a simple and startling fact: Our American cousins have more rights than we do!

The oddest thing about this is that all Canadians have the right to health care, but not legal council. What does that say about your society when you will pay the medical bills but not the legal bills. To me it says we have a system that is not meant to be rattled. Long live the king....