What rights does Section 29 preserve?

• A. Rights respecting denominational, separate or dissentient schools
• B. Rights to freedom of expression
• C. Right to property
• D. Right to counsel

Answer: (A)

Section 29 acts as a saving clause that preserves the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution Act, 1867 in respect of denominational, separate or dissentient schools. It doesn’t create new rights or touch on general freedoms; instead, it ensures that the charter does not override the constitutional protections for denominational education that exist outside the Charter. This is why the correct focus is on rights related to denominational schooling.

The other options refer to rights found in other parts of the Charter—freedom of expression, property rights, and the right to counsel—which are protected by different provisions and are not the subject of Section 29.