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Civics Oct. 8

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

the bill of rights

mr. melkonian
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before charter of rights and freedoms in 1982

Canadian bill of rights in 1960
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bill of rights

  • freedom of religion
  • freedom of the press
  • freedom of speech

bill of rights

  • freedom of assembly and association
  • equality before the law
  • life, liberty, security of the person, and the enjoyment of property

not perfect

not part of constitution so didn't apply to provincial laws
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didn't override other existing laws

again because it wasn't part of constitution 

intentions were noble

but it wasn't particularly effective
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many ideas used in charter

had that going for it at least...

human rights

provincial legislaturs have also passed laws that outline fundamental right

Legislation - The act or process of making laws; also the laws made.

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human rights code

ontario - defines specific rights of their residents
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Human rights code

  • freedom from harassment/discrimination on basis of race, color, sex etc....

responsibilities of citizenship

keep up your end of the bargain!

although we don't have to

there's an implied responsibility 
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The right to protection by the law means you have the responsibility to obey the law.

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The right to vote in an election means you have the responsibility to stay informed about what the governments are doing, about the views of political parties, and about the issues that are important in your community.

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informed citizens

make wise decisions. you shouldn't necessarily trust others
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some people serve in parliament

regular people like us who get involved and want to make changes