grade 9 charter of rights and freedoms

• The freedom to shape your own opinions and express your opinions is also included in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• Fundamental Freedoms in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include the freedom to pray and worship in your own way, or not to pray and worship at all.
• Official Languages of Canada in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include the right to talk or write to the federal government in English or french.
• An employer may not fire someone based on his or her age.
• Gender issues have arisen in which women have successfully demanded to be paid equally for doing the same work as men.
• In exchange for the rights provided for individuals in the charter, the government asks for individuals to fulfill certain responsibilities.
• Equality Rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include the right not to be treated unfairly for many reasons, including your race background, religion, gender, age or mental or physical ability.
• Mobility Rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include the right to live in any Province or Territory in Canada and the right to leave and come back to Canada when you want.
• An individual will not be excluded from the rights included in the charter if she or he does not fulfill the responsibilities, but may face punishment for neglecting certain responsibilities, such as paying taxes.
• The rule that elected governments must meet at least once a year is also included in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• Employers have been made more aware of the Discrimination in their place of business, and must ensure that all employees are being treated in accordance with the charter.
• Democratic Rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include the right to vote and the right to compete for the job of a politician.
• The media is free to report on anything in Canada.
• Legal Rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include the right to be told of your option to see a lawyer if you are arrested, the right to go to court in an amount of time that is considered fair, and the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty.
• The charter also protects an individual's relationship with the government and the legal system, such as the right to vote and the right to a fair and expedient trial.
• These responsibilities include involvement in the political process, social responsibilities and paying taxes, among others.
• A person has the right not to be fired for taking time off for a religious holiday, even when it is not observed by the rest of the company or organization.
• The Charter of Rights and Freedoms includes the freedom of expression and peaceful association with any group.
• The rule that the government must have elections every 5 years or less is also included in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• If an individual feels that his or her rights have been restricted, that person can Lodge a complaint with an organization such as the human rights commission.
• Workplaces must be careful not to discriminate against an employee based on his or her age, race or religion.
• Sexual orientation has been read in by the Supreme Court of Canada as another reason for which people may not be discriminated against.
• The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has made allowances for sikh officers to wear specifically designed turbans rather than the traditional RCMP headgear.
• In some cases, these complaints may be taken to court, and in fewer cases, the court decision may result in the change to a law.
• Minority Language Education Rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms include the right to go to school in English or French if you meet the criteria.
• All people have the right not to be discriminated against because of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or disability.
• The section that protects immigrants is the Mobility Rights: Section 3
• Fundamental Freedoms: Section 2 - allows you to express opinions and thoughts on social media.
• Equality Rights: Section 15 - ensures that women get the same rights as men; in employment, education, and public services.
• Democratic Rights: Section 3 - ensure that all Canadians 18 or older get to vote in elections.
• Legal Rights: Section 7-14 - ensures that there are laws to guide our actions
• Minority Language Education Rights: Section 3 - allows some people to receive schooling in French without having to pay for it themselves.
• The Charter of Rights and Freedoms was entrenched in the Canadian Constitution in 1982, making the rights of Canadians and people living in Canada Universal across the country.
• The rights of the individual became more widely recognized with the introduction of the charter, as these rights are stated explicitly within the charter, and with the expectation of two rights (Voting and moving in or out of the country), they are applicable to all people living in Canada.
• According to the charter, individuals have certain rights and fundamental freedoms that can only be restricted if the act of an individual exercising his or her rights infringes on the rights of another individual.
• Some of the individual rights listed in the Charter include the freedom of expression and peaceful association with any group.
• There are also rights that relate to an individual's relationship with the government and the legal system, such as the right to vote and the right to fair and expedient trial.
• All people also have the right not to be discriminated against because of race, ethnicity , religion , gender or disability.
• In addition, sexual orientation has been read in by the Supreme Court of Canada as another reason for which people may not be discriminated against.
• If an individual feels that his or her rights have been restricted, that person can Lodge a complaint with an organization such as the human rights commission.