Rights and Freedoms
Name three of the categories of rights outlined by the Charter
Democratic Rights, Mobility Rights, Legal Rights, Equality Rights, Official Languages Rights, Minority Language Education Rights, Indigenous Rights
You are allowed to run or vote in any election.
What are Democratic Rights
What is the difference between a right and a freedom?
A right is something we are entitled to from the government (legal, social, moral). A freedom is something we are allowed to do without the government interfering.
Who are representatives accountable to?
Their constituents
Who is considered to be the father of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Pierre Trudeau
This idea says that all people must follow the law regardless of how famous you are or if you are part of the government.
What is the "Rule of Law”
What can you do when you disagree with a court's decision?
You can appeal the decision.
Name 2 ways individuals can influence decision making in the government.
Protests, Blockades, Influence, Pressure, Forming an Organization.
What is the difference between individual rights and collective rights?
Individual rights are the rights that we each have as individual people. Collective rights apply to groups of people.
Which part of the Charter would allow a person to write a newspaper article criticizing the government?
Freedom of speech and opinion
All people in Canada are to be treated the same regardless of the characteristics that make us unique.
Equality Rights
Before becoming the CCRF, it was known as...
The Canadian Bill of Rights
The two official languages of Canada are... Name two bills that have been important in establishing these two official languages.
French and English
British North America Act, Official Languages Act, CCRF
Which part of the Charter may protect a person against being thrown in jail without a trial?
What are Legal Rights
What court deals with appeals and cases that are concerned with someone's rights being limited?
The Supreme Court
Who signed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Who is Pierre Trudeau, Queen Elizabeth
What is the main goal of the Metis Nation of Alberta Association?
To represent the issues and concerns of the Metis people of Alberta
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Le Grande Paix de Montreal?
To prevent war between the Indigenous peoples
What are fundamental freedoms? Name 3 of them.
Fundamental freedoms are the things we are entitled to as people who in Canada. (freedom of speech, religion, the press, association, to gather, opinion, etc.)
Conditions under which the Canadian Government may restrict the rights and freedoms of individuals.
When the government has a good reason to do so.
L'association canadienne-francais de L'Alberta has been advocating for many years to increase access to what?
Francophone Education
The first bill of rights was called...
The Magna Carta