Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the following statements is true?
A) Neither the federal and the provincial governments can change the provisions of the Charter without going through the constitution amending process.
B) Any statute, by any level of government inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter is considered binding on all Canadians.
C) Any action by a government official violating the provisions of the Charter is not actionable under the Charter.
D) The guarantee of the right of free speech allows citizens to avoid being held liable for defamation under the Constitution of Canada.
E) The Charter protects fundamental freedoms that apply only to relations between private citizens.

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The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is entrenched in the Canadian Constitution, and neither the federal nor provincial governments can change its provisions without following the constitution's amendment process, which requires a high level of consensus among the provinces and the federal government.

B, C, D, and E are incorrect statements. In reality, any statute or action by government officials, inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter, is not binding and can be challenged in the court. The Charter guarantees fundamental freedoms for all Canadians, including freedom of speech; however, it does not provide immunity from liability for defamation or other illegal activities. Lastly, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects fundamental freedoms from infringement by all levels of government, including from private actors.

Regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,which of the Following