Define: Democracy
a form of government that allows citizens to help make decisions
Define: Debate
when you consider opposing arguments before coming to a conclusion
Define: Equality Rights
these protect you from discrimination
Define: Suffragettes
women who advocated for the right to vote
Define: ban
to prohibit people from doing something or reading certain things
Define: Labour Union
an organization of workers that acts to protect workers’ rights and interests
Define: Discrimination
when people make decisions based on race, age, nationality
This was deemed a violation of Charter rights and overturned
Lord’s Day Act
What was the goal of the suffrage movement?
Women obtaining the right to vote
Why do Canadians need to know their rights and freedoms?
It allows Canada to remain a free a democratic society
How are the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Constitution different?
The Constitution is Canada’s highest law- it governs for all Canadian. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is ONE section of the Constitution
Are there limitations on Canadian’s Freedom of Speech?
Yes, speech that can be deemed harmful or hateful towards specific groups of people is not allowed
“I am unable to get to the second floor because there is no elevator for my wheelchair” - what right/freedom is being infringed upon?
Equality Rights
“I live in a country where I can vote for a governing party” -what right/freedom is this?
Democratic rights
“I read an opinion-piece that criticized our premier”- what right/freedom is this?
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, expression
“Residential schools prevented Indigenous children from leaving the “school” and going home” - what right/freedom is being infringed upon?
Mobility rights
Anti-Terrorism Act
Created after 9/11 - it restricts certain people from travelling by air for security reasons called a no-fly list.
The Lord’s Day Act
Prevented businesses from opening on Sundays BEFORE the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Why is the Anti-Terrorism Act allowed?
It is considered “justifiable” because it is for the safety of citizens of Canada
Example of democratic rights
Voting
Example of Mobility Rights
Moving to a new province
Example of Legal Rights
Having a police officer search you fairly
Example of equality rights
Being treated the same regardless of race
Example of Freedoms
Wearing/saying what you want if it doesn’t hurt anyone
