Which group is guaranteed mobility rights to move and pursue livelihood in any province?

Which group is guaranteed mobility rights to move and pursue livelihood in any province?

• A. Citizens and permanent residents
• B. Citizens only
• C. Temporary workers only
• D. Visitors only

Answer: (A)

Mobility rights in the Charter are a protection tied to citizenship. Specifically, the provision guarantees that a Canadian citizen has the right to move to and take up residence in any province, and to pursue the gaining of a livelihood in any province. That guarantee does not extend to permanent residents, temporary workers, or visitors. Because those non-citizens do not have this entrenchment, only citizens are guaranteed these mobility rights. Therefore, the correct group is those who are citizens, not permanent residents, temporary workers, or visitors.

Mobility rights in the Charter are a protection tied to citizenship. Specifically, the provision guarantees that a Canadian citizen has the right to move to and take up residence in any province, and to pursue the gaining of a livelihood in any province. That guarantee does not extend to permanent residents, temporary workers, or visitors. Because those non-citizens do not have this entrenchment, only citizens are guaranteed these mobility rights. Therefore, the correct group is those who are citizens, not permanent residents, temporary workers, or visitors.