The Charter of Rights And Freedoms Chapter 3

The Charter of Rights And Freedoms (Chapter 3 and 4) 1) Rights 2) Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Rights • Definition: what individuals and groups are allowed to do in society, as established in law • From watching the movie what are human rights? • How do human rights affect people’s quality of life?

Cartoon Pg. 93 to 95 To what extent should individual rights and freedoms be protected in society? Which speaker do you agree with most? (Why)

Fundamental Freedom

Chapter 3 Poster Assignment

1) What is the importance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Looking for a Case Study • Choose a small case study. • You may choose a case study that is outside of Canada (Olympics, Girl in Pakistan right now) but you need to relate it to the Charter of Right and Freedoms • Your Case Study must match one of the freedoms you explained.

In your Case Study you must • State which right your case is about • Give the specifics of the case (summary) • Give your opinion • Has Paul Hughes Individual Rights been neglected by him not being allowed to own chickens in the city of Calagary?

Day 2 Focus �Rights Auction �On Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms �What our Individual Rights Are In the video: 1) Using the people from the cartoon, which person could use this video as an example for why the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is important?

Rights Auction Underline the six rights you find most important with one line Underline the six rights you find least important with two lines Add three rights of your own choosing if you would like to the three empty spaces On your way out of class place your three star stickers on the three rights that you believe are most important.

What Can the Rights Auction Tell us about our Rights? 1) Why are some rights more important then others?

History 1960 Canadian Bill of Rights 1972 Alberta Rights 1977 Canadian Human Rights Act 1982 Charter of Rights And Freedoms

Do not Copy How our Constitution can be amended Some amendments require resolutions of the Senate, the House of Commons, and the legislative assemblies of at least two thirds of the provinces (7) that have at least 50% of the population of Canada as a whole. These include amendments in relation to the powers of the Senate and the method of selecting Senators, and the extension of existing provinces into the territories

Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms �Is part of Canada’s Constitution �All laws must be consistent with the constitution �Canadians can challenge laws that restrict their rights �The government can restrict rights if it is necessary to keep Canada a free and democratic country.

Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms (pg 97) �Creates a country that has fairness, tolerance, bilingualism, and multiculturalism. �There are only two rights in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that are not guaranteed for non Canadian citizens: 1) The Right to vote 2) The Right to leave and enter Canada freely

However, the Charter also recognizes that even in a democracy rights and freedoms are not absolute. For instance, freedom of expression is guaranteed, but no one is free to yell “fire” in a crowded theatre, to slander someone, or to spread hate propaganda. Therefore, Parliament or a provincial legislature can limit fundamental rights, but only if that government can show that the limit is reasonable, is prescribed by law, and can be justified in a free and democratic society. The interests of society must be balanced against the interests of individuals to see if limits on individual rights can be justified.

Food Activist Which right is being ignored according to Paul Hughes? Use page 97.

Case Studies Case Study School Search Breaking the Communication Barrier Always Open Canada to launch no-fly list in June Calls to suspend no flylist Right Issue

Case I- Cartoon pg 93 -95 Case Right Issue Legal Rights Should the boy’s rights be protected even when he is breaking the law?

Case 2: Breaking the Communication Barrier Case Right Issue Equality Rights Why were the interpreters taken away? When is it the responsibility of the individual to provide for their own needs?

Case 3: Always Open Case Right Issue Fundamental? How can you balance a multicultural country when there are numerous different beliefs and values?

Giving Away our Rights • Be an active reader. • Look for Social words- highlight, circle words you don’t know. • Help with summarizing the ideas • Highlight ideas you think are important

Pop Test 1) Why is it difficult for the government to change the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? (1) 2) What is an individual right that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects? (1) 3) What is the name of the right listed on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that protects ethnic groups, people with disabilities and stops gender discrimination? (1) 4) Which Prime Minister created the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? (1) 5) What legislation makes it legal for the government to temporary take our rights away? (2) 6) Explain how our rights need to be balanced. (3)

Case Study 4: Canada to launch no-fly list in June Case Right Issue

Case Study 5: Calls to Suspend no-fly list Case Right Issue

Completing the Historical Chart - Start by summarizing. Row 1 - First Nations and the Indian Act Row 2 - Canadian Women and the Right to Vote Row 3 - The Internment of the Ukrainian Canadians Row 4 - The Internment of the Italian Canadians Row 5 - The Internment of the Japanese Canadians

Completing the Historical Charts • In your groups complete the last two sections Groups 1) Caleb M, Racheal, Mikaela, Annelis 2) Lane, Selina, Aaron, Danny, Ashely C. 3) Karis, Ryder, Houben, Dylan, Jewel 4) Grace, Rueben, Ashley J. , Caleb F. , Jared 5) Bryce, Hannah, Zac, Kennedy, Adam Then Answer the questions on the next slid as a group.

Question: Using Position/ Conclusion • As a group come to a consensuses about the importance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. ( As a group pick a number ranging from 1 -10. 1 Being that the Charter is too broad and needs to include more specific rights to protect minorities. 10 being that the Charter is too protective of Individual Rights. Shana from the cartoon would be a 3 and Michael from the cartoon would be an 8. ) - For the arguments part write up 3 reasons why you believe your position is correct. - Then go back to find at least five pieces of evidence/examples that support your position. - Your Position/Conclusion should explain why you choose that number and what it actually means.

Cartoons, Workplace rights and Review 1) 2) 3) Work place rights Cartoons Debate

Giving Rights to Workers The Charter of Rights and Freedoms can be used to eliminate discrimination in the work place. Employers must ensure that employees are being treated according to the Charter

Issues in the Work Place Gender issues have arisen Women want to be paid equally for doing the same work as men Workplaces can not discriminate against an employee based on their age, race or religion

Discrimination against Religion The RCMP has made allowances for Sikh officers to wear specially designed turbans rather than traditional RCMP headgear.

Question? How can labour unions be used to help workers ensure their rights and freedoms are being respected?

Question? Was it illegal (or against the Charter) for the Uof. A to force Dr. Olive Dickason to retire at age 65?