Social 30 Exploring Government Choices & Liberalism

Explain Canada political system ?

• Traditionally, First Nations people in British Columbia had the right to fish for salmon for food and for ceremonial and social purposes. However, provincial regulations limit the length of nets that can be used to catch salmon.
• Canada's political system, widely accepted as being democratic and reflecting the values of liberalism, has also been criticized for not being as democratic as it could be. Canada's political system was established in 1867 by the British North America Act. Canada's system is a constitutional monarchy based on the British parliamentary model. As a result, Canada has certain institutions, such as the monarch's representatives in Canada and the Senate, which could be seen to reflect a less democratic past.
• The history of the governor general dates back to 1608 when Samuel de Champlain was appointed to govern New France. Britain also appointed governors in British North America and, as time passed, their role changed with the evolution of the Canadian government. Currently, Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional
• The minority language rights guaranteed in the Charter also apply to the Anglophone minority in Québec.. Since 1993, part of the language legislation in Québec has required that "public signs and commercial advertising must be in French. They may be in French and another language provided that French is markedly predominant."

The Governor General and Lieutenant-Governors

• In 1975, Québec modelled its own Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Like the Canadian Charter of Rights and
• This clause in the Charter allows governments
• The history of the governor general dates back to 1608 when Samuel de Champlain was appointed to govern New France. Britain also appointed governors in British North America and, as time passed, their role changed with the evolution of the Canadian government. Currently, Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional
• The United States has basically a two-party system,

Governor general responsibility

• They believe that by not needing to campaign for election, senators can be true to their beliefs. They can follow a vision for Canada that is farsighted, rather than just looking a few years ahead to the next election. Supporters of the Senate refer to the investigations and valuable reports the Senate has done on important public concerns such as health care, national security and defence, human rights,
• Critics of the party system often focus on the lack of transparency that occurs when a majority government is elected. Transparency is a measure of how much the public knows about what the government is doing.
• In Canada, Aboriginal rights are guaranteed by sections 25 and 35 of the Constitution. When the federal government's negotiation process does not work for some groups, the task of interpreting and enforcing Aboriginal rights often falls to the courts, with the Supreme Court of Canada being the final authority.
• 1. to represent the Crown in Canada:

main criticisms of the governor general's office

• In addition to Aboriginal peoples, Francophones and Anglophones possess certain collective rights as a result of their role in the historical foundations of Canada. Sections 16 to 22 of the Charter guarantee that Canada is a bilingual country. In Parliament, federal courts, federal government offices, and the New Brunswick legislature, courts and government offices, the right to use either French or English is protected
• Based on the parliamentary tradition of Britain, the Senate was created in 1867 as an appointed upper house in the Canadian Parliament. It was intended to represent regional and minority interests in Canada and to make sure that new laws received careful consideration after the elected
• • Since the governor general is appointed by the queen and chosen by the prime minister, there is no consultation with the public, or citizen input in his or her selection.
• You have the right to freedom of speech, but you do not have the right to make statements that promote hatred

Australian referrendum

• In June 2007, McLachlin was one of the justices who played a role in shaping the Charter. In 2002, British Columbia was faced with labour unrest among its health-care workers. Without consulting the unions representing those workers, the BC government passed the Health and
• Since the governor general represents the queen, one proposal is to abolish the monarchy and dissolve our ties with the British Crown. Australia, which also has a governor general who represents the queen, held a referendum
• In 1975, Québec modelled its own Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Like the Canadian Charter of Rights and
• This clause in the Charter allows governments

lieutenant-governors,

• The Canadian Constitution states that the federal government must hold elections at least every five years. This ensures that Canadians are able to decide whether they want the same political party to continue in
• provincial lieutenant-governors, who represent the queen in each province. Their role is essentially the same as the governor general's, but on a provincial level. This means that they are the provincial heads of state, and sign provincial bills into law once they have passed through the provincial legislature
• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms identifies guaranteed rights and freedoms for Canadians, subject only to reasonable limitations placed on them by laws that can be justified in a democratic society. The Charter
• Section 2 - Fundamental freedoms: include freedom of conscience, religion, belief, opinion, expression, assembly, and association.

The Senate

• It is the policy of the government to ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment and equal protection
• Based on the parliamentary tradition of Britain, the Senate was created in 1867 as an appointed upper house in the Canadian Parliament. It was intended to represent regional and minority interests in Canada and to make sure that new laws received careful consideration after the elected
• • Since the governor general is appointed by the queen and chosen by the prime minister, there is no consultation with the public, or citizen input in his or her selection.
• The United States has basically a two-party system,

criticism of Senate

• In addition to Aboriginal peoples, Francophones and Anglophones possess certain collective rights as a result of their role in the historical foundations of Canada. Sections 16 to 22 of the Charter guarantee that Canada is a bilingual country. In Parliament, federal courts, federal government offices, and the New Brunswick legislature, courts and government offices, the right to use either French or English is protected
• • They are chosen by the prime minister, not elected by the people, and can stay until age 75.
• The history of the governor general dates back to 1608 when Samuel de Champlain was appointed to govern New France. Britain also appointed governors in British North America and, as time passed, their role changed with the evolution of the Canadian government. Currently, Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional
• Based on the parliamentary tradition of Britain, the Senate was created in 1867 as an appointed upper house in the Canadian Parliament. It was intended to represent regional and minority interests in Canada and to make sure that new laws received careful consideration after the elected

Points defending Senate

• In June 2007, McLachlin was one of the justices who played a role in shaping the Charter. In 2002, British Columbia was faced with labour unrest among its health-care workers. Without consulting the unions representing those workers, the BC government passed the Health and
• The United States has basically a two-party system,
• 1. to represent the Crown in Canada:
• They believe that by not needing to campaign for election, senators can be true to their beliefs. They can follow a vision for Canada that is farsighted, rather than just looking a few years ahead to the next election. Supporters of the Senate refer to the investigations and valuable reports the Senate has done on important public concerns such as health care, national security and defence, human rights,

aspects Wof political parties that many people consider to be contrary to liberal value

• The United States has basically a two-party system,
• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms identifies guaranteed rights and freedoms for Canadians, subject only to reasonable limitations placed on them by laws that can be justified in a democratic society. The Charter
• This clause in the Charter allows governments
• Traditionally, First Nations people in British Columbia had the right to fish for salmon for food and for ceremonial and social purposes. However, provincial regulations limit the length of nets that can be used to catch salmon.