Charter of Rights and Freedoms Social Studies 6C

Note Taking Name and date in the top right hand corner of the page. Title in Center of page and Underlined, larger font. Sub Headings at left side of the page, underlined, normal font size. Notes begin under sub heading, slightly indented. Write clearly, these are for you to study from later.

Charter or Rights and Freedoms Describes the Rights and Freedoms of Canadian citizens. The Rights and Freedoms are organized into different categories. In a democracy, Rights are about things you are specifically allowed to do, and they provide protection to the people of a country by their government. In a democracy, Freedoms are things people can do with out interference from others or the government. Poster Example

Fundamental Freedoms To have and express your opinion To belong to any group To organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations To practice your religion Individual Pg. 124

Democratic Rights To vote for candidates in elections To participate in an election To run for election To have Legislatures and Parliament meet at least once a year To have elections at least every five years Individual Pg. 125

Mobility Rights To enter, stay in, or leave Canada as you wish, if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada (These rights can be taken away if you are convicted of a crime) To move to and earn a living in any Province Individual Pg. 126

Equality Rights To live free of discrimination or prejudice (everyone is equal, no matter their race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical challenges) Individual Pg. 126

Legal Rights To feel free and safe To have a fair and quick trial In a trial to be assumed innocent until proven guilty Individual Pg. 127

Official languages of Canada rights To communicate with and receive services from the federal government in French and English Collective Pg. 127

Minority Language Education Rights To have publicly funded schools for Francophones in provinces where most people speak English, and for Anglophones in provinces (Quebec) where most people speak French Collective Pg. 127

General Rights To uphold existing Aboriginal and Treaty rights To uphold the multicultural heritage of Canadians Collective Pg. 128

Enforcement Rights To go to court if any of these rights are denied Individual PG. 129 Why do we need this right?

What about you? On your own, answer these thee questions. Which Rights and Freedoms are most important to you? Which Rights and Freedoms are most important to your family? Which Rights and Freedoms are most important to G.S. Lakie? Compare your answers with your desk partner. What is the same between you and your partner? What is different between you and your partner?