Canada Marks 30th Anniversary of Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Today is Law Day in Canada, and it celebrates the 30th anniversary of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  A Canadian Bar Association news release links to a video of the original signing of the Charter by Queen Elizabeth II and then-Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.  Among other rights, the Charter protects freedom of conscience and religion. CBC News reports that Canada's Charter has had growing influence over constitution drafting in other nations.