What protects you if you are arrested in Canada?
- A Yes, the judiciary is independent
- B The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- C The right to be told why and to get a lawyer ✓ Correct
- D The Supreme Court of Canada
✅ Correct answer: C — The right to be told why and to get a lawyer
💡 Explanation
The Charter guarantees that anyone arrested has the right to be told the reason and to retain and instruct a lawyer without delay.