Which section guarantees rights equally to male and female persons?

• A. Section 28
• B. Section 29
• C. Section 30
• D. Section 31

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the Charter includes a specific clause that makes sure every right and freedom it protects applies equally to men and women. This provision says that the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter apply equally to male and female persons, so there can’t be a gender-based difference in how those rights are available or enforced. It sits alongside other sections that deal with how rights are read and applied and reinforces gender equality at the constitutional level, supplementing the broader equality protections in Section 15 by ensuring the Charter itself is applied without gender bias. While other sections in the Charter address different topics (like language rights or education-related provisions), this particular clause targets the universal, non-discriminatory application of all Charter rights to both sexes.