What aspect of rights does section 7 expand to beyond the physical person, as illustrated in New Brunswick v G?

Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of the person. It has been interpreted to not only cover the physical safety of individuals but also to encompass psychological integrity. This means that the rights secured by this section extend beyond mere physical harm to include considerations of mental health and emotional well-being.

In the case of New Brunswick v G, the Supreme Court recognized that situations impacting an individual's mental state, such as those arising from government actions that may infringe on one's psychological integrity, fall within the protective scope of section 7. This interpretation acknowledges that psychological harm can be as significant as physical harm and must be considered in the evaluation of an individual's rights.

The other options do fit within various rights protected by the Charter but are not directly expanded by section 7 in the way that the concept of psychological integrity is. Rights like freedom of association, the right to a fair trial, and freedom of movement are addressed in specific contexts or other sections of the Charter but do not illustrate the same broad view of personal security that includes psychological aspects as section 7 does.