Rights & Responsiblities Flashcards
Fundamental Freedoms
Basic Rights: Opinions, gathering, religion
Democratic Rights
Right to participate in government/democratic process
Mobility Rights
Right to live/work anywhere in Canada, enter/leave
Legal Rights
Fairness in the legal system
Equality Rights
Right to not be discriminated by the government
Official Language Rights
English & French equal, right to use both in government systems
Minority Language Education Rights
When numbers warrant, provinces must teach in minority languages
Indigenous Rights
Government must honor indigenous treaties
Respectful of Others
Being Respectful???
Legal Responsibilities
Obeying the law, jury duty
Democratic Responsibilities
Voting in elections, referendums
Personal Responsibilities
Taking care of self, family, community
Community Involvement
Vollunteering time/money to community
Duty to protect environment/heritage
Avoiding waste, pollution protecting heritage
