Canadian Equity and Inequity Post WW1 (1920s)

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What is the Idle No More movement?

A movement focused on advancing women’s rights, disability rights, and old age security
A movement advocating for greater government support and equality in Canada
A social justice movement that originated as a Facebook group in 2012 (correct)
A movement seeking to address discrimination in the Canadian justice system

In the 1920s, what was a significant barrier for people who were discriminated against?

Limited access to healthcare
Inability to go to court to fight for their rights (correct)
No advancements in women’s rights or disability rights
Lack of unemployment support for lost jobs

What does intersectionality examine?

The challenges faced by Canadians due to limited access to education and jobs
How a person might face inequities related to their identities (correct)
The discrimination faced by black Canadians in the 1920s
Advancements in women’s rights and old age security in Canada

What is an example of racial profiling?

Assuming a person has committed a crime based on their race (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada?

To investigate human rights abuses (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the FLQ want to separate from Canada?

Most of the power was held by English speakers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the OKA Crisis?

Increased tensions between indigenous and non-indigenous people (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Canadian government respond to the FLQ's actions?

By using the War Measures Act to arrest those responsible (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial concern over Bill C-45?

Reduced opportunities for First Nation communities to participate in decisions related to their land and resources (C) Signup and view all the answers