Individual Rights (Charter of Rights and Freedoms) Chapter 3 Introduction Individual Rights (Charter of Rights and Freedoms)

The Charter of rights & freedoms The Charter of Rights & Freedoms is apart of Canada’s constitution The chart outlines what Rights & freedoms citizens & residents of Canada receive. The charter has 33 sections that outline these rights & freedoms  

The Charter of rights & freedoms We will focus on a few sections from the Charter of Rights & Freedoms, specifically: Fundamental Freedoms (Section 2) Religion, Expression, Association, & Peaceful Assembly Democratic Rights (Section 3-5) Mobility Rights (Section 6) Legal Rights (Section 7-14) Equality Rights (Section 15)

The Charter of rights & freedoms   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAIM1qzO9_w&feature=youtu.be

Rights & Freedoms Introduction Move around the room to find information on each Right & Freedom

Rights! Democratic Mobility Legal Equality Right to participate in democratic process. Vote, run for Government, etc. Mobility Right to move freely in and out of the country Right to move Freely around Canada Legal Can’t arrest you for no reason. Must have reasonable groups for searching your home or belongings Right not to be detained or imprisoned without reason. No cruel or unusual punishment Right to a fair trial with a judge & jury Equality Right to not face discrimination based on Race, Ethnicity, Religious Belief, Gender or Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, etc.

Freedoms Expression Religion Association Peaceful Assembly Express your thoughts, opinions, beliefs, etc. without fear of persecution or censorship Restricts expressions that take away from others rights or are considered offensive by society. Religion Practice and worship Association Freedom to form & join any groups Peaceful Assembly Freedom to protest peacefully

Why are our rights & freedoms so important?

Here’s the situation After an apocalyptic event, a highly advanced metropolis, The Capital, exercises political control over a nation.

In order to quell any uprisings, the President (Snow) uses humiliation, terror and threats to keep the people in line. This is known as a totalitarian state – the government has complete control over all aspects of public and private Hope – if you follow the rules, the gov’t will relax

What does it mean to lose your rights? With the Capital in charge, they have no restrictions. They can apprehend, imprison, rough up and even murder with little to no consequences.

What is a world with no rights like? Brainstorm with those around you… What rights or Freedoms do we lose? How?

Democratic Rights are lost Before After Right to vote for members of the house of commons and of provincial legislatures. Right to vote for a new government at least every 5 years.

Legal Rights are lost The right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons backed by law and evidence. The right to a quick and fair public trial by an impartial court that assumes you are innocent until proven guilty.

Mobility Rights are lost The right to move anywhere in Canada and earn a living there. The right to enter, stay in, or leave Canada

Equality rights are lost The right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability.

Fundamental Freedoms are lost Freedom to express your opinion Freedom to choose your own religion Freedom to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations Freedom to associate with any person or group

Focus on how the students feel Child Experiment 1970s Brown vs. Blue eyes Focus on how the students feel