Global Issues
affects the entire planet and harms both people and the environment
What is a global issue?
This guarantees the rights and freedoms for people in
Canadian society.
What are the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
This was once called NAFTA.
What is CUSMA?
not-for-profit organizations that work towards addressing issues around the world.
What are non-governmental organizations (NGOs)?
This responsible citizen advocated to stand up against discrimination
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
affect thousands or even billions of people, or they may only affect a handful of people. (example: poverty).
What are social issues?
If you are a citizen and 18 years old, you can vote in elections
What are democratic rights?
Name at least 3 of Canada's top trading partners
1. USA
2. China
3. Mexico
this organization is made up of 193 countries, created to promote peace, cooperation, and justice among countries.
What is the United Nations?
This responsible citizen advocated to protect water rights
Who is Autumn Peltier?
the way a society is governed and the rules that countries establish for their people.
What are political issues?
The right to live anywhere in Canada
What are mobility rights?
When one country buys something from another country
What are imports?
Name at least 3 NGOs.
1. Canadian Red Cross
2. WE charity
3. Ryan's Well
This responsible citizen advocated for injustices faced by her and other women in Pakistan.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Anything hazardous to plant or animal life, soil quality, water quality, or air quality can be recognized as an...
What is an environmental issue?
Lack of living wages, child labour, lack of access to clean water, and unsafe working conditions, are examples of:
What are human rights violations?
Which of the following would likely be grown domestically in Canada: a) Pineapples, b) Coffee beans, c) Apples, d) Avocadoes
What are c) apples?
The UNICEF focuses on...
What are humanitarian aid and children rights?
This is a humanitarian relief organization.(hint: helps with natural disasters)
Who is the Canadian Red Cross?
Issues pertaining to the health of a country’s economy. The economy includes currency, businesses, and trade.
What are economic issues?
Freedom of religion and freedom of opinion
What are fundamental freedoms?
CUSMA stands for:
Who is Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement?
Name at least 2 goals the United Nations has:
1. To keep peace throughout the world.
2. To develop friendly relations among nations.
3. To encourage respect for human rights and freedoms.
4. To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals.
Name at least 3 ways you can "Think global, act local"
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