Politics, Law, and Indigenous Studies

Civics and Citizenship - CHV 2O1

This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.

The units in this course are as follows:

1. Introduction to Government

2. Canadian Government

3. Global Citizenship

Check out the course website for CHV 2O1 for more information about the topics and activities that your teacher will choose from.

Civics and Citizenship - CHV 2O1

Instruction civique et citoyenneté - CHV 2OF

***This course is identical to Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship, except that French is the language of instruction.

Canadian and International Politics - CPW 4U1

This course explores various perspectives on issues in Canadian and world politics. Students will explore political decision making and ways in which individuals, stakeholder groups, and various institutions, including governments, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations, respond to and work to address domestic and international issues. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate issues, events, and developments of national and international political importance, and to develop and communicate informed opinions about them.  

The units in this course are as follows:

1. Nature of Politics

2. Decision Making and Participation 

3. The Politics of Internationalism

4.  The Global Community

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Understanding Canadian Law - CLU 3M1

This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of laws relating to rights and freedoms in Canada; our legal system; and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will develop legal reasoning skills and will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process when investigating a range of legal issues and formulating and communicating informed opinions about them.

The units in this course are as follows:

1. Legal Foundations

2. Rights and Freedoms

3. Civil Law

4. Criminal Law 

Canadian and International Law - CLN 4U1

This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop an understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law and of issues related to human rights and freedoms, conflict resolution, and criminal, environmental, and workplace law, both in Canada and internationally. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process, and will develop legal reasoning skills, when investigating these and other issues in both Canadian and international contexts.

The units in this course are as follows:

1. Legal Foundations

2. Rights and Freedoms

3. Foundation of International Law and Dispute Resolution

4. International Legal Issues

Legal Studies - CLN 4C1

This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a career that requires an understanding of law. Students will explore the importance of law, analysing contemporary legal issues and their relevance to daily life. They will investigate the requirements for various law-related careers as well as legal responsibilities in the workplace. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal studies inquiry process to investigate their rights and responsibilities, legal processes and structures, and the role of law in a changing society.

The curriculum strands for this course are:

1. Legal Foundations

2. Rights and Responsibilities 

3. Contemporary Legal Issues 

4. Law in the Workplace 

Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context - NDW 4M1

This course examines global issues from the perspectives of Indigenous peoples. Students will explore the depth and diversity of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and knowledge. Students will consider how diverse Indigenous communities persevere despite current global environmental and economic trends, and will investigate topics such as identity, social justice, human rights, spirituality, resilience, and advocacy for change.

The units in this course are as follows:

1. Colonialism and Global Commonalities

2. Identity, Preservation and Sovereignty 

3. Resilience: Legal, Political and Social Action

4. Reconciliation: Learning and Unlearning