Equality Rights
In Canada, every individual is equal before and under the law. Equality rights are set to make sure that everyone is treated with the same respect and dignity regardless of personal features such as race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability. This usually means that everyone is treated the same by law and that everyone has the same benefits provided by laws or by the government. However, the Charter does not require that government always to treat people in exactly the same way. For example, sometimes protecting equality means that laws must be reasonably changed according to people's differences, for example allowing people to observe different religions, or putting specific supports in places to ensure people with disabilities have the ability to access services.
Mobility Rights
Canada is a vast country with various job opportunities. It is important to have the right to move, both inside and outside Canada. This right allows all citizens of Canada to enter, remain in, or leave the country as they please. Canadian citizens have the right to live or work anywhere in Canada. The Government can't classify on the basis of someone's current or previous residence. For example, if a person has a professional job, such as an accountant, in one province, another province cannot prevent him or her from working there because that person does not live there. However, laws can be set for certain social purposes and government benefits.
Individual Rights
Democratic Rights
Every Canadian citizen has the right to vote in elections for Members of Parliament or provincial legislatures but certain limits are placed (for example, minimum voting age.) The Canadian Governments cannot hold power forever. The charter requires the government to call an election at least once every five years. Being or becoming a citizen and having the right to vote allows us to have an important say in how we are governed as a country. The opportunity that we are given here in Canada many others around the world do not have it because Canada is a democratic country citizens have the right and the freedom to vote as they wish.
Everyone has the right to be against unreasonable search and takeover. The police must have reasonable reasons for searching you or your home or any object owned by you. Everyone has the right not to be treated as a criminal or to get unusual treatment or punishment until proven guilty by the law. Even if you are guilty your rights and freedoms are still protected by the charter. The charter also protects the basic human rights to life and protects against random actions. For example, you have the right to be told why you are being arrested or searched, to be able to have a lawyer and to have a court determine your punishment.
Legal Rights
Vote Responsibly
Being citizens of this country we have certain rights and privileges. We also have certain responsibilities like voting. When you vote, you increase the chance of the issue that is important to be taken seriously. Whether voting is a responsibility, privilege, or right, is quite an opinion. Nobody can force you to vote but you should vote because voting lets the government know what you want from it. For example, if you think you have been paying too many taxes, then you can vote for a person who promises lower taxes. It's one of the most important rights and responsibilities that Canadian citizens have. Voting responsibly is the most important way citizens can act responsibly in a democracy because voting gives you the power to decide how Canada is run. Voting is a simple way you can make a change. Canada is a democratic country, citizens have the opportunity to vote on important issues and elect politicians and representatives.
As a citizen, It’s your responsibility to follow and obey the laws
Each and every day, we need and use the basic laws we are given in every aspect of life. This is because the law has an impact in our daily routines. These laws can be minor like stopping at a stop sign. Society also must have more serious laws like not committing a murder. “Why do we obey the law?”. Well, a major reasoning behind why people obey laws is that they do not want to face the consequences that come with breaking a law. Certain people follow all laws even though it would not hurt anyone to break them. People also obey the law because they respect authority. Our government supplies us with many things to make life easier for us. These things include; free healthcare, free education, and safety. In return, the Canadian government has the expectation that society will follow and obey the laws that they have set for us. Everyone who lives in Canada, regardless if they are citizens or not, must obey federal, and local laws. This is the second most important way citizens can act responsibly because Laws are necessary because no society could exist if all people did just as they pleased, Police officers and courts make sure that laws are obeyed.
As a Canadian citizen, It's your responsibility to report any illegal activities
If you see or hear about someone that is planning on committing a crime, or you see an illegal activity occurring as a citizen of Canada it's your duty and responsibility to ensure the safety of others and yourself. Reporting or calling police can keep the country safe from any violent activities. The law relies on its citizen when it comes to the safety of others. If you feel unsafe about something or you think something is happening around you. It's you responsibility to make sure that you report this to police to keep yourself and others around you safe. If every citizen takes this responsibility seriously and reports illegal activity. Canada would be safe at all times. This is another important way citizens can act responsibly because this can help decrease the number of crimes and violence in Canada. It can also make Canada a safe and controlled country.
Responsibilities
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Where do you get your rights and freedoms from?
All Canadians enjoy certain rights based on Canada's democracy and respect for human dignity and freedom. These rights are found in Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects you from the moment you arrive in Canada. It sets out the values that Canadians live by.
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