The Facts Satnam Singh came to Canada from India to seek refugee status. Canada's government rejected his case under Immigration Act of 1976. The Immigration Act of 1976 did not allow Mr. Singh to state his case in person. The Supreme Court said this violated section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which says: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person, and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. The Supreme Court said everyone in the Charter means everyone - every person physically present in Canada. The Result People claiming refugee status in Canada have the right to a hearing, which they attend in person. Canada made the Immigration and Refugee Board to provide quick and reasonable hearings. Canada's government provides people finding refugee status with the necessities of life while they wait for a hearing.