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What year was Canada officially established as a country?
What year was Canada officially established as a country?
Which important legal document was signed into law in Canada in 1982?
Which important legal document was signed into law in Canada in 1982?
What is the purpose of the Constitution in Canada?
What is the purpose of the Constitution in Canada?
In what year did equality rights come into force in Canada?
In what year did equality rights come into force in Canada?
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How long did it take for the Canadian government to ensure laws respected everyone's equal rights after they came into force?
How long did it take for the Canadian government to ensure laws respected everyone's equal rights after they came into force?
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Study Notes
Canada's Formation and Key Dates
- Canada became a country in 1867
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted on April 17, 1982.
Key Aspects of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982)
- The Charter was signed into law in 1982.
- It included 23 official languages.
- It established important national symbols.
Equality Rights (1985)
- Equality rights came into force in 1985.
- It took three years for the government to ensure their laws and policies respected everyone's rights (section 15).
The Canadian Constitution
- The Constitution is the framework for how Canada is governed.
- It's considered the highest law of the Canadian government.
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Description
This quiz explores the formation of Canada, highlighting key dates such as its confederation in 1867 and the enactment of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982. It also delves into the significance of equality rights established in 1985 and the role of the Canadian Constitution as the nation's supreme law.
