You have rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

These include:

freedom of religion
freedom of expression
freedom to gather peacefully
right to vote
right to fair treatment in the justice system
right to equal treatment

Charter Rights do not apply to non-government actions such as actions taken by:

landlords
businesses
other individuals

These rights apply to actions of governments and any bodies that are part of a government. They also apply to government actions that are taken by someone even if they are not part of the government. They apply to the police, courts and other parts of the criminal justice system. They also apply to schools, social services and other government programs and services.

If your Charter Rights have been violated in a criminal case, this may be part of your defence. You can also sue the government for violating your Charter Rights and seek damages or compensation.