The Informed Citizen
Fundamental Freedoms
Freedom to believe in what you will
Freedom to commit to religious acts
Freedom to express your opinions/values (within limits)
Free to report anything within Canada
Freedom to choose to hold rallies to express one's views.
Democratic Rights
A Canadian citizen who is 18+ years of age
May vote in elections
May compete for a job as a politician
Governments must have elections every 5yrs or less
Elected governments must meet at least once a year.
Mobility Rights
May live/work anywhere in Canada
Legal Rights
Everyone is innocent until proven Innocent
Everyone has the right to speedy trial.
Everyone has the right to apply for bai
Everyone has the right to know their crimes
Everyone has the right to seek a lawyer when arrested
All people have the right to express their opinions
All Rights and Freedoms should be respected and protected
Citizens are responsible to pay taxes
Citizens are responsible to be a witness in a trail and to speak the truth
Equality Rights
Everyone has the right to be treated fairly for many reasons, not for their race, background, sexual preference, religion, gender, age, or mental/ physical ability
Official Languages of Canada
Everyone has the right to speak/write to the federal government in English or French in Canada.
Minority Languages Education Rights.
Anyone may learn in English/French in certain situations.