What does being a citizen mean? Ms.King

The informed citizen – Citizenship Rights & Responsibilities Why do thousands of people immigrate to this country every year? Canada will provide new opportunities for themselves and their family. Avoid persecution in their own lands

Can you think of 3 other reasons why people would want to immigrate to Canada? 1. Better education 2. Family is already here 3. Safe and protected by democratic government

What are the 3 ways you can become a Canadian Citizen? You are born here. if you were born outside of Canada after Feb 15th, 1977 but one of your parents is a Canadian citizen immigrants may apply to become a Canadian citizen New immigrants are usually classed as permanent residents. These people have many rights but not all the same rights as Canadian Citizens.

What are the requirements to become a Canadian Citizen, set out by the Federal Government and Canadian Border Services: be at least 18 years old have been a permanent resident of Canada for 3 out of 4 previous years have lived in Canada for three of the 4 previous years have knowledge of Canada, including the rights and responsibilities of Citizenship Applicants must take a test in one of the two official languages to demonstrate knowledge of Canada and its government and democracy.

The Constitution The rights of Canadian Citizenship are defined by law and outlined in the Canadian Constitution. What does Canada’s constitution describe? the basic principles that govern Canada it is both written and unwritten The Canada Act was written in 1982. The Constitution Act was written in 1867.

Describe the importance of the following Acts in Canadian History The Canada Act, 1982 Outlines key elements of how our government works Includes roles of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, political parties or the parliamentary system Constitutional Democracy/ parliamentary system Includes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Describe the importance of the following Acts in Canadian History The BNA Act 1867 Established Canada as a Nation separate from Great Britain It distributed power to make laws between the federal and provincial gov’t Only the British Parliament could amend or change the BNA Following years, Canadian pressured the British Gov’t to allow them more control