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While Canada does not have "Miranda Rights" per se, Canadian law does provide for similar rights that are intended to protect individuals in police custody during interrogation. These rights are known as "Charter Rights" and are guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Charter provides that any person who is arrested or detained has the right to be informed promptly of the reasons for their arrest or detention, the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay, and the right to be informed of these rights. These rights are commonly referred to as the "right to be informed" and the "right to counsel."

The police are required to inform the individual of these rights at the time of arrest or detention, and failure to do so can result in evidence obtained during the interrogation being excluded from evidence in court. Additionally, any statements made by the accused during the interrogation must be voluntary and not obtained through coercion or threats.

So while the language and terminology used may be different, the Charter Rights afforded to individuals in police custody in Canada are similar to those in the United States under the Miranda warning.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the rights of individuals who are accused of a crime. Some of the key rights protected by the Charter include the following:

• The right to be informed of the reasons for arrest or detention: anyone who is arrested or detained must be informed of the reasons for their arrest or detention     
• The right to legal counsel: anyone who is arrested or detained has the right to speak to a lawyer without delay and to have a lawyer present during any questioning by the police
• The right to remain silent: anyone who is arrested or detained has the right to remain silent and to not incriminate themselves
• The right to a fair trial: the Charter guarantees a number of rights related to a fair trial, including the right to a trial by an impartial judge, the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, the right to a reasonable trial within a reasonable time, and the right to be tried by a jury for serious offences
• Protection against self-incrimination: the Charter prohibits the use of self-incriminating evidence in court, except in limited circumstances
• Protection against unreasonable search and seizure: the Charter protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police

These are just a few of the ways that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the rights of the accused. It's important to note that the Charter applies to everyone in Canada, regardless of their citizenship or immigration status.