E/CN.4/1992/52 page 115 "Subject to certain limited exceptions which are not relevant in the present context, the [Canadian] Charter [of Rights and Freedoms] applies to every one in Canada, including aliens, and not just to Canadian citizens (Singh et al. v. Minister of Employment and Immigration, (1985) 1 S.C.R. 177). Therefore the protection of religious minorities found in sections 2(a) and 15 of the Charter accrues as much to foreigners present in Canada as to Canadians." Egypt "Foreigners practise their religious observances in mosques, churches and temples together with Egyptians and no distinction is made between an Egyptian and a foreigner in this regard." "Articles 7 and 8 of the Fundamental Law proclaim an equal right for all men without distinction 'to believe, to think and to profess their religious faith, their political or philosophical opinions' on condition that they do not disturb public order or violate the law." Haiti "Haitian and foreigners enjoy the same rights in practising their religion." Iceland "No." Iran (Islamic Republic of) "Foreign nationals who live in Iran are free to perform their religious rites and ceremonies like other recognized religious minorities and within the limits of the law governing them. The Government of Iran accepts the principle of reciprocity within this limit." Ireland "No. Again, these rights are protected by our Constitution which does not permit any distinction or discrimination as regards 'the practice of religion by foreigners'." Israel "1. The State of Israel guarantees freedom of religion to all of its residents, regardless of country of origin and regardless of the policies of that country. This basic approach was laid down in Israel thousands of years ago: 'One law shall be to him that is homeborn and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you' (Exodus: 12, 4 9 ) . In modern Israel this principle is stated clearly in the proposed Basic Law: The Fundamental Rights of Man, which provides: