Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Charter protects individual rights and freedoms by:

• limiting government powers

• providing a framework for laws

• ensuring equality and justice

• all of the above

How does the Charter affect law making in Canada?

• It limits the powers of the government by ensuring all laws comply with the Charter.

• It allows the government to make laws without any restrictions.

• It has no effect on law making in Canada.

• It only affects provincial laws.

How does the Charter affect the workplace?

• It improves employee rights and protections.

• It reduces employee rights and protections.

• It has no effect on employee rights and protections.

• It complicates employee rights and protections.

What is the definition of 'Constitution'?

• A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

• A type of government document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

• A legal document that establishes the framework of a government.

• A historical document that records the founding of a nation.

'Internment' means:

• Imprisonment without trial

• A type of internship

• A form of entertainment

• A religious ceremony

Explain the term 'Labour Union'.

• A group of workers who join together to negotiate with employers for better terms and conditions at work.

• A government agency responsible for labor laws.

• A type of insurance for workers.

• A political party focused on labor issues.

What is meant by 'Historical Context'?

• The social, political, cultural, and economic environment related to historical moments.

• A fictional account of past events.

• A timeline of events in chronological order.

• A summary of historical events without analysis.

What are your thoughts on Crossing the Line? List as many ideas/thoughts/feelings as you can as we read through this cartoon.

• It is a thought-provoking cartoon.

• It is a humorous cartoon.

• It is a boring cartoon.

• It is a confusing cartoon.

To what extent should individual rights and freedoms be protected in society?

• To a great extent

• To a moderate extent

• To a minimal extent

• Not at all

Which speaker do you agree with most? Why?

• Speaker A

• Speaker B

• Speaker C

• Speaker D