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In this lesson we will:
In this lesson we will:
Understand the concept of individual rights.
Identify and explain the individual rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Analyze the importance of individual rights in a democratic society.
Looking back at our vocabulary at the beginning of this chapter, what are individual rights?
individual rights - a right that you are entitled to as a person
Why do you think they are important to you as a student at PPS?
Why do you think they are important to all Canadians?
Without these individual rights, we would not be protected from abuse of power or discrimination.
Watch this video to gain a better understanding of what individual rights are and how they impact our rights as Canadians.
Key Individual Rights in Canada
Key Individual Rights in Canada
Right to Equality
Every person has the right to be treated fairly and equally, no matter who they are.
This means that no one can be discriminated against because of their race, gender, religion, or other differences.
Freedom of Expression
This right allows you to share your thoughts and opinions freely, as long as you are
respectful of others. You can express yourself in words, art, writing, or any other way.
Freedom of Religion
In Canada, everyone has the right to practice any religion they choose—or no religion
at all. People are free to believe in what they want without being judged or treated
unfairly.
Right to Peaceful Assembly
This right allows people to gather peacefully in groups for meetings, protests, or events.
As long as the gathering is peaceful and respects the law, people can come together to
express their ideas.
Right to Life, Liberty, and Security
Every person has the right to live safely and freely. This means that people are
protected from harm and have the freedom to make choices about their own lives.
Why Are Individual Rights Important?
Why Are Individual Rights Important?
Protection from Unfair Treatment: Individual rights make sure that everyone is treated fairly and equally.
Freedom of Choice: These rights allow people to make their own decisions, such as what they believe, what they say, and who they meet with.
A Fair Society: By protecting individual rights, Canada ensures that everyone can live peacefully and feel safe.
Responsibilities That Come with Rights
Responsibilities That Come with Rights
With rights come responsibilities. It’s important to respect other people’s rights and freedoms. For example, while you have the freedom to express yourself, it’s also your responsibility to make sure you are not hurting others with your words or actions.
Draw It Out
Draw It Out
Instructions:
Choose a Right: Pick one of the individual rights from the lesson (e.g., Right to Equality, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Religion, Right to Peaceful Assembly, or Right to Life, Liberty, and Security).
Think About It: Think about what this right means to you. How does it protect people? Why is it important for everyone to have this right?
Create Your Drawing: Using your imagination, draw a picture that shows what this right looks like in real life. For example: For Freedom of Expression, you might draw someone sharing their ideas with others. For Right to Equality, you could draw different people being treated fairly, no matter their differences.
Add Details: Include details in your drawing that help show the meaning of the right you chose. You can add people, symbols, or settings that demonstrate how this right works in Canada.
Write a Caption: Below your drawing, write one or two sentences explaining what your drawing is about and why the right you chose is important.
Feel free to colour it if time permits.
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