Unit 3:

Canadian Charter of Rights

and Freedoms

Focus Questions

9.1.1 Appreciate the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on rights and governance in Canada

9.1.6 Assess, critically, the impact of the Canadian Charter Of Rights and Freedoms on the legislative process in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

9.1.6a In what ways have the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms fostered recognition of individual rights in Canada?
9.1.6b How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms support individuals in exercising their rights?
9.1.6c In what ways has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected conditions in the workplace (i.e., issues of gender, age, race, religion)?
9.1.6d What is the relationship between the rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

3.1 - Protecting the Rights and Freedoms of Individuals

3.2 - Law Making and the Charter of Rights

3.3 - Workplace and the Charter

Unit 3 Review

Unit 3 Final Assessment

Student Notes

Looking at these images, how do rights and freedoms affect citizenship, identity and quality of life?

Rights and Freedoms

Citizenship

Identity

Quality of Life

What do you feel is the most important Charter issue today?

Think Pair Share

On your handout record 2 or 3 issues, related to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, you feel are the most important today.
With one person from your party group, discuss your issues and explain why you feel they are issues today.
Narrow the issues down to 1 issue for each of you.
Bring your issues to your party group and repeat step 2, but this time narrowing it down to one issue that you ALL feel are important.
Once you have selected your topic, record the answers to the following questions on the shared document found in Workspace.
1. What is the issue?
2. What individual's rights and freedoms are involved?
3. What views and perspectives are involved?
4. Why is the issue important and for whom is it important?
5. How does it affect quality of life and citizenship for all Canadians?
6. Where can you get more information on this issue/topic?
7. What action was taken on the issue already?
8. What actions should be taken to help rectify this issue?

3.1 Protecting the Rights and Freedoms of Individuals

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