Canadian citizenship test practice question · Government and elections
Under the Charter, what right does a person have when arrested?
Answer options
- To speak to a lawyer without delayCorrect
- To choose the judge for their case
- To leave Canada before the trial
- To be released without any hearing
Answer: To speak to a lawyer without delay
A person who is arrested or detained has the right to contact a lawyer without delay and to be told about this right.
Checked November 7, 2026