Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Chapter 3 Presentation PDF

Chapter 3 - Individual Rights The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms What is the Charter? A part of Canada’s Constitution, the framework for how Canada is governed. Established in 1982. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Prior to the Charter, C...

Chapter 3 - Individual Rights The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms What is the Charter? A part of Canada’s Constitution, the framework for how Canada is governed. Established in 1982. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Prior to the Charter, Canadians still had rights. These were prescribed by different federal and provincial laws. The Charter ENTRENCHED the same rights for all Canadians. This means our rights and freedoms cannot be easily taken away. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Prior to the Charter, Canadians still had rights. These were prescribed by different federal and provincial laws. The Charter ENTRENCHED the same rights for all Canadians. This means our rights and freedoms cannot be easily taken away. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Under the Charter, our rights and freedoms can still be suspended if necessary to maintain Canada as a free and democratic society. What might be a recent example of a time certain rights and freedoms must be suspended? Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Hint: Videos on Rights and Freedoms Categories of Rights and Freedoms  In Simple Terms: Fundamental Freedoms Canadians are free to do as they please, as long as they do not harm others Key Components: Responsibilities of Canadians: Freedom of: Respect all different groups, races, faiths, etc. Do not force your beliefs onto others. Do not harm others with - Expression your protesting. - Religion - Peaceful assembly Images: - Association  In Simple Terms: Democratic Rights Canadian citizens have a right to a democratic society where we choose our leaders regularly Key Components: Responsibilities of Canadians: - Vote every 5 years Vote! Be informed of what candidates and parties stand - Vote for federal and for provincial representatives (MPs Images: and MLAs) - Can run for office  In Simple Terms: Mobility Rights Canadian citizens can work or travel as they please Non-citizens can move around Canada for work Key Components: Responsibilities of Canadians: - Free to go anywhere in Carry your proper documentation (Passports, work Canada and work VISA), know travel advisories for certain places there - Enter, stay in, and Images: leave Canada as you wish (citizens only)  In Simple Terms: Legal Rights The legal system must be transparent and treat everyone fairly Key Components: Responsibilities of Canadians: - Right to a quick, fair, Do not break the law, be informed of the law, perform public trial jury duty when summoned - Free from unreasonable search Images: and seizure  In Simple Terms: Equality Rights The government cannot discriminate against any group of people in its policies Key Components: Responsibilities of Canadians: - Free from Respect difference, challenge government injustices discrimination based on: race, religion, age, Images: gender, ethnic origin, disability Quiz on Charter Specifics Google Forms Locker Search Debate Directions: 1. Read Cartoon on Pg. 93-95 in text 2. Formulate your position for a debate in one of four categories a. Strongly agree locker searches should be allowed b. Somewhat agree locker searches should be allowed c. Strongly agree locker searches should be banned d. Somewhat agree locker searches should be banned 3. We will have a 4-corners debate, all students will have to express their opinion 4. Read the students’ responses on the link provided. Explain which student you agree with the most, and which you disagree with the most, explaining why for each. Turn in your response to the Google Classroom. Locker Search Debate Link: https://faze.ca/random-locker-searches/ The Charter and Canada’s Past Note Taking Activity Pg. 100-103 & 137 in text The Charter and Canada’s Past - Videos The Indian Act Women’s Right to Vote Ukrainian Internment Italian Internment Japanese Internment Japanese Internment Primary Source Assignment in Google Classroom The Charter and Modern Law Making in Canada Read pgs. 105-107 in text and answer questions Video on Restrictions on Flying Modern Charter Issues: Trucker Convoy Exploration Modern Charter Issues: Trucker Convoy Complete Assignment posted in Google Classroom The Charter and Workplace Labour Unions Labour Union: An organization that works to advance workers’ rights and interests Eg. Higher pay, better benefits, less hours of work, more vacation, safer working conditions, pensions, etc. Strike of School Employees in Ontario Labour Unions Collective Bargaining: Workers negotiating as a union to have more power in dealing with their employer Positives and Negative of Unions for Workers Positives: Negatives: - Increase wages and other benefits - Union fees are often expensive - Give workers more power to - Workers must go along with the negotiate with large, wealthy majority decision of the union organizations - Higher wages can possibly “price - Increases middle class success in an workers out of jobs” by making the economy business unprofitable Employers Generally do not want Unions - Unions increase wages and make running a business more expensive - Unions reduce competition for jobs - It is much harder to dismiss an employee who is in a union Unions and the Charter The Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects unions and guarantees collective bargaining rights. Freedom of Association means workers can associate with other workers in a union. Other Workplace Issues The Charter does not allow pay discrimination based on gender, race, etc. This is because of Equality Rights. A company cannot force retirement based on age (this is discrimination). *Unless a retirement age was agreed upon at the start of employment The Issue of Freedom vs. Security Freedom Security Anarchy Police State Charter of Rights and Freedoms Emergencies Act No-Fly Lists Freedom vs. Security In a democratic society, there is a constant tension between INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM and COLLECTIVE SECURITY. Examples: Gun Rights vs. School Safety Vaccination Mandates vs. Individual Medical Choice Fines for not buckling up vs. Freedom to not wear a seatbelt Freedom vs. Security With changes in world events, different governments and their new priorities, new technologies, etc., societies adjust their positions on the continuum. Study Guide will be done as a review prior to Chapter 3 and 4 Exam