CHARTER & RIGHTS
Canadians can choose and practice a faith without government interference.
What is freedom of religion?
Canada's youth legal system applies specifically to people in this age range.
What is 12–17 years old?
This group of elected representatives debates and votes on proposed legislation first.
What is the House of Commons?
Consumers suddenly want the newest gaming console, but stores have very few available. Prices will likely do this.
What is increase?
Citizens in this country generally receive publicly funded medical services regardless of income.
What is Canada?
A person accused of a crime has the opportunity to present evidence and defend themselves before a judge because of this legal protection.
What is the right to a fair trial?
After vandalizing a park, a teenager works with community members to repair the damage and rebuild trust.
What is restorative justice?
After approval by elected representatives, proposed legislation is reviewed by this appointed body.
What is the Senate?
A company uses celebrity endorsements, catchy slogans, and emotional appeals to encourage people to buy its products.
What is advertising?
Residents of this country often pay less income tax but may face higher personal medical expenses.
What is the USA?
A resident of Alberta accepts a job in Nova Scotia and moves there without requiring government approval.
What are mobility rights?
News organizations are usually prohibited from revealing identifying information about young offenders.
What is a publication ban?
This stage occurs when elected officials discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a proposal before voting.
What is debate in the House of Commons?
Canadians travelling south of the border may find shopping more expensive when the Canadian dollar has less value than the American dollar.
What is a poor exchange rate?
One reason Canada's overall standard of living is often ranked highly is because citizens have widespread access to these two publicly funded services.
What are health care and education?
A student is disciplined for posting threats online, even though Canadians are generally allowed to share opinions publicly.
What is freedom of expression?
Canada's youth legal system recognizes that adolescents can learn from mistakes and successfully return to society.
What is reintegration?
Once approved by both chambers of Parliament, legislation requires this final approval from the Crown's representative.
What is Royal Assent?
This economic principle explains why concert tickets become more expensive when many people want them and few are available.
What is supply and demand?
Life expectancy, literacy rates, access to health care, and employment levels are all used to evaluate this.
What is quality of life?
Canadians are allowed to peacefully gather together to support a cause or share their opinions because of this protected freedom.
What is freedom of peaceful assembly?
Access to professional legal advice helps ensure accused individuals understand their options and receive fair treatment because of this protection.
What is the right to legal counsel?
Put these steps in order: Senate Review, Royal Assent, House of Commons Debate, Bill Introduced.
What is Bill Introduced → House of Commons Debate → Senate Review → Royal Assent?
A commercial convinces consumers they need a product they had never considered buying before. This part of the market has increased.
What is demand?
An economy where people are encouraged to continually purchase goods and services, often beyond their basic needs, demonstrates this economic trend.
What is consumerism?