Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A part of Canada’s Constitution that protects the rights and freedoms of individuals.
What are Canada’s two official languages?
English and French
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
A document created by the UN that outlines fundamental human rights.
What are the three branches of government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
What are the two forms of Civic Action?
Individual and Organizational
Who does the Canadian Charter protect? From whom?
It protects individuals from government actions that infringe on their rights
What are mobility rights?
The right to move and live anywhere in Canada and to leave and return freely
When and why was the UDHR created?
In 1948, in response to the atrocities of World War II.
Judicial
What is one of the two characteristics of Organizational Action?
Collective Action, Public Concern
What are the 4 Fundamental Freedoms?
Freedom of expression, religion, peaceful assembly, and association
What are the 6 responsibilities of being a Canadian citizen?
Obey the law, vote, serve on a jury, help others, protect the environment, and take care of oneself and family
How many languages has the UDHR been translated into?
Over 500 languages
What is the highest level of court in Canada?
The Supreme Court
What does Canada not officially recognize in the Charter, which David Suzuki advocates for?
The right to a healthy environment
How often must a federal election take place according to the Charter?
At least every 5 years
Why is serving on a jury important?
It ensures fair trials and upholds justice.
What impacts did the Rwandan Genocide have in Canada?
Protests seeking justice against the criminals that fled to Canada
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court
9
Statues and monuments, Media and Education, Holidays and events
Identify 4 legal rights protected by the Charter
Right to a fair trial, right to legal representation, protection from arbitrary detention, right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
What are two forms of civic action, and how do they differ?
Individual action (one person’s effort) and collective action (group effort for change)
What was the UN’s response to the Rwandan Genocide?
Initially, limited intervention, later efforts to bring justice and prevent future genocides.
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights drafted?
1948
What was the website we talked about in class where you can find volunteer opportunities?
Volunteer Durham