C3- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 1

rights:

Answer 1

what individuals and groups are allowed to do in society; as established in law

Question 2

entrenching:

Answer 2

fixing firmly within

Question 3

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of:

Answer 3

our constitution; the rule book for how Canada is governed

Question 4

The Constitution is the…

Answer 4

highest law in Canada

Question 5

constitution:

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a special set of laws that establish a framework or governance

Question 6

The Canadian Charter of rights and Freedoms include:

Answer 6

1. Sec. 2- Fundamental Freedoms
2. Sec. 3- Democratic Rights
3. Sec. 6- Mobility Rights
4. Sec. 7- Legal Rights
5. Sec. 15- Equality Rights
6. Sec. 16- Language Rights
7. Sec. 23- Minority Language Educational Rights

Question 7

Sec. 2- Fundamental Freedoms

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• The freedom to express your opinions
• The freedom to choose your own religion
• The freedom to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations
• The freedom to associate with any person or group

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Sec. 3- Democratic Rights

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• The right to vote for members of the House of Commons (MP’s) and provincial legislatures
• The right to vote for a new government at least every 5 years

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Sec. 6- Mobility Rights:

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• The right to move anywhere within Canada and earn a living there
• The right to enter, stay or leave in Canada

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Sec. 7- Legal Rights:

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• The right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons backed by law and evidence
• The right to a fair and quick public trial by an impartial court that assumes that you are innocent until proven quality

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Sec. 15- Equality Rights:

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-The right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or ethic origin, religion, gender, age or mental or physical disability

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Sec. 16- Language Rights

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-established French and English as official languages

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Sec. 23- Minority Language Educational Rights

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-French-speaking people established these rights

Question 14

How does the Charter protect individuals rights and freedoms?

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-the Charter protects every Canadian’s right to be treated equally under the law

Question 15

How does the Charter affect lawmaking in Canada?

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-Canada makes propose bills and laws that help us use our rights effectively

Question 16

How does the Charter affect the workplace?

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-the Charter entitles “equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination”