1. How does the Charter affect Law Making and the workplace in Canada? P. 105 -115 CH. 3 Lesson 2

2. Examples of Citizens challenging laws.. Government funded interpreters for hospitals – Couple in BC challenged government over failing to provide interpreters to explain hospital procedures to non-official language groups Section Challenged: _____________________ Rights:________________________________ Challenge successful? __________________ Your opinion:

3. Examples of Citizens challenging laws.. Calgary Drug Mart challenges “Lord’s Day Act” by opening store on Sunday. Section Challenged: _____________________ Rights:________________________________ Challenge successful? __________________ Your opinion:

4. Examples of Citizens challenging laws.. Section Challenged: _____________________ Rights:________________________________ Challenge successful? __________________ Your opinion:

5. Canada’s No Fly List p. 107 In June 2007, Canada banned certain people from travelling by air for security reasons (in response to the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001). Who is on the list? Is this law appropriate or does it infringe on any individual rights? Carry out a TIP analysis of the cartoon on p. 108.

6. Examples of Citizens challenging laws.. Hutterites in AB – Colony in Southern AB challenges driver’s license photo law Hutterites Section Challenged: _____________________ Rights:________________________________ Challenge successful? __________________ Your opinion:

7. Labour Unions Labour Union – an organization of workers that acts to protect worker’s rights and interests. Labour Unions collect membership dues (fees) and work on behalf of the workers they represent for: - wage increases - improved working hours and conditions - benefits – health, dental, sick leave etc. - ensure their rights are being upheld according to the Charter *What are some Pros and Cons of Labour Unions? * How does the Charter protect workers in the workplace?

8. Labor Unions *PROS*CONS How does the Charter protect workers in the workplace? -

9. Union examples http://www.42explore2.com/labor.htm Steel workers end 11 month strike Air Canada employees Labor Accidents through time