Legal Rights
Why are slaves no longer permitted in Canada?
In #12, it states, “Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.”
Why is it legal for an able-bodied person to be denied certain services?
Disabled services can deny the able-bodied people, as their services are for those who are disadvantaged
What is a reason that could prevent a person from voting? (besides being a minor.)
-if they are not a Canadian citizen
-if they do not reside in a home or an address
-if you can purely vote online
What is a preventative in starting a French School, (mostly found in small towns)
If a significant part of the population is not francophone (ex., 2 Families)
How many fundamental freedoms are found in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? (And what are they?)
(a) Freedom of conscience and religion
(b) Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, expression, and press/media
(c) Freedom of peaceful assembly
(d) Freedom of associtation
What happens if you are in court and don’t understand English or French?
You are legally entitled to a translator (etc., ASL, Arabic, Chinese)
Which holidays may allow you to be fired from your job if you attend?
None, it is illegal to fire someone for observing a holiday.
When does a Prime Minister have to resign?
An election is held every 5 years, but a prime minister can serve as long as they are reelected.
What is the only bilingual province in Canada and how is it different than Quebec?
New Brunswick is the only province with protection under the Charter
When are the fundamental freedoms canceled out?
If it is infringing on someone else’s freedoms (ex., doing a hate crime in the name of free speech).
True or false?
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms only applies to Canadians.
False, it applies to everyone who is in Canada, which includes visitors.
What is the freedom of thought on belief, opinion, and expression?
This right allows you to think and speak freely of those opinions (peacefully) without fear of punishment
Sara wants to go on vacation, but the vote is coming soon, and she wants to participate. Can she still participate in a vote if she's a citizen but is out of the country?
She can still vote using a special ballot and mailing it back home.
What is the difference between requesting a French staff member at the airport vs. at a hospital?
An airport is required to give a French-speaking person services in French since it is a Federal Service. In Alberta, however, you may request your hospital stay with French services, but it is not guaranteed.
What are politicians prohibited from doing while uplifting their political message?
It is forbidden to use the Freedom of the press and other media as a means to slander and or ruin the reputation of others, including those of opposite parties.
The charter protects every individual to choose/ vote in a election what is the name of this right?
The right to vote.
Define equality rights, and what do they protect?
A right that ensures the safety of an individual, and that they dont face any discrimination.
When can you apply for membership in the House of Commons?
So long as you are a citizen of Canada and are over 18, you are allowed to apply to serve in the House of Commons.
What could be a reason an election is canceled and won't proceed?
If there is a change in priorities. For example, a budget change or another country is threatening Canada.
Why could a certain group of people get different rights? Could you list at least one group that gets different rights?
So the certain group has a fair chance as other people; if they had the same rights as a normal citizen, they would be put at a disadvantage.
Examples would be:
First Nations.
People with disabilities
Meits people.
Women.