作者：Nooreen Salva 4 年以前
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Charter Rights
and Freedoms
The rights and freedoms outlined in the Charter encompass various aspects of life in Canada. Equality rights ensure that individuals are not discriminated against based on age, gender, sexuality, race, or health.
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Charter Rights
and Freedoms Minority Language Rights You have a right to demand education
in either French or English in certain situations. Legal Rights Police cannot detain you illegally or
without reason Right to a lawyer If you are arrested, you have to be told why
you are being arrested You are innocent until proven guilty Official Languages of Canada You have the right to talk/write to
the government in either French or English
and recieve a response in that language. Equality Rights You cannot be treated unfairly based
on your age, gender, sexuality, race or
mental and physical health. Mobility Rights You can leave and return to Canada whenever
you want, but you need to have a Passport or
if you are crossing into the US, just a driving license. You can live and work wherever you want Freedom to move around the country Democratic Rights Elections must be held every 4 years minimum Compete for the job of a politician Right to vote (after you're 18 and a citizen) Responsibilites in a Democracy Be an active participant in the community Respect all Canadians Appear on trial and tell the truth Serve on a jury if you are a citizen Pay taxes Engage in the system by voting Respecting the law Fundamental Freedoms Freedom of association: freedom to join any
group of people you want. You can have rallies to express your
dissatisfaction Freedom to express your opinion
(within limits) Freedom to pray and worship
anyway you want Legal Document created on
April 17, 1982. It is a part of the Constitution.
