Section 6: Mobility Rights
Full text, legal breakdowns, and landmark Supreme Court precedents.
Original Charter Text
"Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave Canada. Every citizen of Canada and every person who has the status of a permanent resident of Canada has the right to move to and take up residence in any province; and to pursue the gaining of a livelihood in any province."
Simplified Explanation
Highly relevant for incoming expats and PRs. Section 6 protects the right of permanent residents and citizens to live, travel, and search for work anywhere in Canada without provincial barriers.
Landmark Supreme Court Precedents
Provincial Reciprocity & Licensing (Black v. Law Society of Alberta, 1989)
Provinces can still enforce localized licensing regulations (such as medical licenses or driver's licenses) as long as they do not discriminate primarily based on province of previous residency. The Supreme Court struck down rules that banned out-of-province lawyers from practicing in Alberta, upholding mobility protections.
Constitutional Authority
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted in 1982 by Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, patriating the Canadian constitution. It protects collective and individual civil liberties against federal and provincial government laws and actions.
Legal Disclaimer
This portal contains simplified educational summaries for newcomer orientation. For specific legal inquiries, contact a licensed Canadian constitutional attorney or human rights legal aid clinic.