Jack Paterek Democratic Principles 2023-2024

Human Rights and Responsibilities and Equalities-In a democracy, everyone has the right to certain freedoms, including the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion, and the ability to organize and participate in nonviolent protests. -People are respected equally in most democracies regardless of their color, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, or sexual orientation. -The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is a pillar of Canada's Constitution, protects our fundamental liberties and equality rights.

The UNDRIP is a United Nations Document set out because of the history of Indigenous peoples all over the world who have been oppressed and had their land taken unfairly.They're land had been taken unfairly and they were washed of any reminders of their past resulting in the most pain for the indigenous ever.They were s=commonly assaulted sexually and physically throughout the many tortuous they were forced to endure. They were stolen from the family, from their heritage and Canada must pay for their sins.https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/11/UNDRIP_E_web.pdf

94 calls to action to TRC of Canada-Responsibilities in a Democratic society:-There are 94 calls of action that Canada are obligated to abide but should abide for the sake of those who suffered from the schools.-We should abide by these rules because this is the least we can do in order to help those whom had to suffer from the pain of the schools.https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/truth-and-reconciliation-94-calls-to-action-1.3362258

We learned about 4 Human DocumentsCanadian Charter of rights: Forces these laws upon the citizens of Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Universal rights to everyone in the world everyone should be respected Declaration on the Rights of the Child: They get to live and have the right to think and be how they want to be under circumstances (under 18 problems)Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Indigenous people should have the same rights as anyone else

Canadian Charter of rights and freedom:https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html

Universal Declaration of Human Rights:https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights

Declaration on the Rights of the Child:https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/health-promotion/childhood-adolescence/national-child-day/united-nations-convention-rights-of-the-child/UNCRC-overview-poster-eng.pdf

Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/declaration/about-apropos.html#:~:text=need%20this%20legislation%253F-,The%20United%20Nations%20Declaration%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20Indigenous%20Peoples,non-discrimination%20and%20good%20faith.

Land defender: Normal people who defend their home land in order to prevent people from taking it or making certain changes to them which could potentially cause problems for them in the future.https://www.globalwitness.org/en/blog/how-land-and-environmental-defenders-protect-planet-and-how-we-can-protect-them/

Hamas-led attack to kill israeli: https://www.msf.org/

https://amnesty.ca/human-rights-news/less-lethal-weapons-unfettered-trade-in-law-enforcement-equipment-fuelling-protest-violations-new-investigation/

https://www.hrw.org/

What you can do as a Settler Canadian on Truth and Reconciliation day:https://ucalgary.ca/news/what-you-can-do-settler-canadian-national-truth-and-reconciliation-day

Citizen Participation-Participating in politics as a citizen is not just a right it is also an obligation.-Voting in elections, being an informed citizen, discussing topics, attending community meetings, paying taxes, serving on a jury, and protesting are all examples of participation. -Participation of the populace strengthens democracy.

The British made unjust laws in India and ghandi used non-violence methods to win over the british and make india a safe place once again

Lead them away from the pain and suffering of apartheid by the racism and unfairness of them. Steve and Mandela both lead acts to go against the constant discrimination. The Dutch made it so that people could not leave South Africa and they arrested leaders.First Black President of South Africa

Lead lead them away from the pain and suffering of apartheid by the racism and unfairness of them. Steve and Mandela both lead acts to go against the constant discrimination. The Dutch made it so that people could not leave South africa and they arrested leaders.

It's averages of amount of populations and general stats amount people and things around the world. Generally the stats are about the ecosystems like wildlife and plants and many human statistic.(Bioversity)

They were protesting to protect a rainforest and they were arrested assaulted and abused for standing up for what they thought was right.

Rule of Law and a Constitution-Laws should be told to citizens fairly and should be abided no matter who (government officials, police and military members)-People shall not be punished unless they have actually committed a crime-All people have to respect and abide by the laws no matter if they dislike those laws

Trump trial beginsIn a democracy we have Rule of Law-no one is above is above the law, not even the rich and powerfulHe committed a crime and used his power and authority to cover it up and taking advantage of something only he could do.-He will have to sell his new York folder to be able to pay for the charge 250 million dollars.-He didn't follow the rules of a democracyhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/live-blog/live-updates-trumps-new-york-fraud-trial-begins-rcna118320

New speaker of the house elected:https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-election-of-a-new-speaker-1.6585635

Accountability and Transparency-All elective representatives should take responsibilities of their actions they must do what they were stating they would do (for the people)-You are meant to keep your people informed on situations-The representative are obligated to participate is question periods as well as to be asked question about wrong doing in those question periods

Rota Steps DownHow is the opposition keeping the government accountable -They are pinning out the federal member to be a bad guy even though he didn't know-Opposition party is recommending that the member resigns rather then stay in that role. -Saying he broke the trust of the prime minister by letting the nazi meet -

MPP return to legislature- Opposition keep Government Accountable for Greenbelt Incidences-The Opposition are questioning the Government and keeping them accountable for their actions- the Government needs to take responsibility. -Opposition makes sure it looks like their opponent is in the wrong -Laughing to make it seem like it's a no brainer is a technique they tend to use-They say mr speaker rather than mr fordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIOoeuGtfQg

Mpp Jama has been kicked out of her position due to posting an opinion online and refusing to take that piece of information down. She stated how she felt about the Palestine and Israel war and she shouldn't be threatened and losing her job for just speaking her mind online.

It is important to learn how to consume and share media/information responsibly in a democracy. -Make people believe it's true when it comes to voting and the person is being pointed out to be a good person when in reality they aren't a good human.-When false information is spread it can lead people to make worse/bad decisions when it comes to anything in life-People could be pointed out to be bad when they aren't at all

Information Pollution is: -Internet gives every a voice but when anyone can it results in a lot of information some being fake-Alot of fake info circling around fake or notFalse informationDisinformation: made fake to lie to people or start rumors and made to start problems and cause harm to others.Misinformation: Made to state their side or what they think is true resulting in people believing it (not made to harm others)

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War Reporting videoWar reporters are people who go into the battle area to get information to the public and show the dirty truth of the horrible wars around the world.War reporters give the full and honest reports as well as they provide some crazy images in order to show the world the truth.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_A27rIOoco

World Press Freedom Index-In this index it shows facts some about the fatalities of journalist or media workers and them being detained -In this index it shows how safe certain countries are“Press freedom is defined as the ability of journalists as individuals and collectives to select, produce, and disseminate news in the public interest independent of political, economic, legal, and social interference and in the absence of threats to their physical and mental safety."https://rsf.org/en/index

https://rsf.org/en/barometer

Political Tolerance-Everyone should be valued and respected no matter their racial ethnic background or their gender and sexual identity.-Democratic principles explain how minorities shall always be protected -People who do not have any power must be allowed to state their opinions and share them whom ever they desire

Ideology is: my perspective or view on how a certain situation or how something is handledWhat affects your ideology:-Parents/ family/ guardian...-School/Education (lack or more)/ teachers-Where you live ex. communist Cuba vs. capitalist Canada-Peer/acquaintances-Generations-Gender-Racial background-Religion-Ability/Disability-Influencers/Social media stars-Culture: Social media, books, musics, celebrities, sports-Media: podcasts, newspaper-Occupation-Sexual orientation-Socio economic statues

Political Spectrum:

Mpp Jama had a very critical statement about what is currently going on in palestine and doug ford happens to have the opposite opinion and now doug ford is threatening to take away Mpp janas position due to the fact she won't take down her prior opinion off of a social media platform ( she has apologized). It's sad how people can't state their opinions without facing concequences.

Free and Fair Elections-Every adult located in Canada has the right to vote for anyone in the election-Adults can attempt to join a political office as well-No threats or bribing is allowed during an election-there must be an election in every 5 or less years to re-choose or choose a representative