What Was the Significance of the Halpern V

question 22

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Halpern v. Canada case?

• A)The Supreme Court ruled in favour of Aboriginal fishing rights.
• B)The BC Court of Appeal recognized the Nisga'a land title.
• C)The Supreme Court ruled that women were not considered "persons" under the law.
• D)The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled the immediate recognition of same-sex marriages.

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