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Review: Key Sections of the Charter

Fundamental Freedoms:

Democratic (Political) Rights:

Legal Rights

Mobility Rights

Equality Rights

Some more study tips:

Vocabulary--political rights, detained, secret ballot, Francophones, discrimination, conscience, mandatory, campaign

Things to remember:

• political rights and democratic rights mean the same thing
• freedom of religion falls under belief and conscience
• know how rights apply to visitors differently than Canadians
• know your branches of government and how they are responsible for the Charter
• know what larger law the Charter is a part of
• know what specific rights fit into each section of the Charter

The Charter in the Workplace

Can an employer fire a worker for a comment they made on facebook?

Is there a mandatory retirement age?

What rights most often come into play with the Charter and the workplace?

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Contemporary Issues with our Charter

Exploring the Charter a little deeper:




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The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

What is a right?
A moral or legal ability to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

How does the charter protect our rights?

Which rights do you think are the most important?

Which rights do you think are the most controversial?

Introduction to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The picture above shows posters stapled to a light post to advertise for concerts and events. Why is having freedom of speech important? When should there be limits on free speech?

AGREE OR DISAGREE: People should not be able to post offensive images in public or online.

The photo above shows a young Canadian getting her citizenship. What are the basic rights that all Canadians should have? Should rights protect more of the group or individuals?

AGREE OR DISAGREE: Canada should require all people who want to immigrate here to follow Canadian customs.

The photo above shows former NDP leader Jack Layton at a political rally. What responsibilties should come with the rights that all Canadians have? Should political parties with offensive values be allowed?

AGREE OR DISAGREE: Canada should pass a law which makes it so every eligible voter has to vote in an election.

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