Principles of Democracy: Human Rights and Equality

In democratic societies, the rights of minorities are not protected.

Citizen participation in government is not a responsibility but merely a right.

People in power should not allow those who disagree with them to organize and share their opinions.

In democratic societies, everyone, including government officials, must disobey the law.

All Canadians are exempt from respecting the laws of the land if they disagree with them.

In most democracies, individuals are valued equally regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, or sexual orientation.

In Canada, there are obstacles to voting and threats made to citizens before or after an election.

Elected representatives in a democracy must perform their duties according to the wishes of those they represent, not for themselves or other interests.

In Canada, elected representatives participate in activities like Question Period to be held accountable for their actions and respond to questions from opposition parties.

The Rule of Law ensures that laws are enforced equally, unfairly, and inconsistently in a democracy.