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Individual Rights
Freedoms
Collective Rights
Responsiblities
Definitions
100
You want to move to another province in Canada for work or leave and enter Canada freely.
Mobility Rights
100
I can practice a religion of my choice
Freedom of religion
100
You are a French speaking person and you want all your children to go to a French Speaking School. Which right protects this?
Language Rights
100
What are a Canadian's responsibility associated with our democratic right?
To vote and be informed
100
Are the rights you are entitled to as a person. One of the jobs of government is to identify and protect these rights.
Individual rights
200
If you are 18 years old and a Canadian citizen you can vote in an election
Democratic Right
200
I can say what I think.
Freedom of speech
200
I have a right as a first nation to self-government
Aboriginal Right
200
What are a Canadian's responsibility associated with our right to freedom of opinion?
Respect others freedoms and rights - no hate speech
200
These rights protect a group of people. They are based on the history of Canada.
Collective Rights
300
Your right to be protected from discrimination falls under this type of right.
Equality Rights
300
I can believe and think what I like
Freedom of conscience
300
I have access to federal government services in English or French.
Language Right
300
What are a Canadian's responsibility associated with our equality rights?
When we see an injustice or discriminatin occur, we do something.
300
This means treating people the same regardless of factors such as gender, race or religion.
Equality
400
I can run for office.
Democratic Right
400
I can give my opinions in newspapers or other media
Freedom of the press
400
Who was the first European to claim Canada for his king?
Jacques Cartier (1534)
400
What are a Canadian's responsibility associated with our freedom of assembly?
Do not belong to any groups that promote hatred against others.
400
This means treating people fairly. Sometimes accomodations need to be made so that things will be equal or fair to everyone.
Equity
500
I cannot be imprisoned without a legitimate reason and without being informed of that reason.
Legal Right
500
I can join in peaceful gatherings with other citizens.
Freedom of assembly
500
What are collective rights based on?
A group of people in Canada's history.
500
What are a Canadian's responsibility associated with our legal rights?
Obey the laws
500
This means a condition that is considered when making a decision so that it will benefit the majority.
Common good