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WorksheetsRIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZEN
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 21mins
Rights and Responsibilities of Canadian Citizen
Equal protection under the law
Every citizen in Canada is protected in the same way as any other citizen.
There can be no discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender or mental/physical disability
What does equal protection under the law mean in Canada?
Only some citizens are protected
Every citizen is protected in the same way as any other citizen
What characteristics cannot be used for discrimination in Canada?
Only race and ethnicity
Race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, gender, or mental/physical disability
RIGHTS
Freedom of speech
Citizens in Canada can express their opinion even if it is unpopular without being told to stop.
However, there are reasonable limits to this right.
There can be no hate speech or really inappropriate speech.
This is a tough right to police as it can be hard to know what is reasonable speech!
What can citizens in Canada do regarding expressing their opinions?
They can express their opinion even if it is unpopular without being told to stop
They must keep their opinions to themselves
What are the limits to the right of freedom of speech in Canada?
There are no limits
There can be no hate speech or really inappropriate speech
RIGHTS
3. Freedom of religion
Canadians can follow any religion they want.
They cannot be stopped from meeting with others of the same religion.
What freedom do Canadians have regarding religion?
Limited to one government-approved religion
Free to follow any religion and meet with others of the same religion
Can Canadians be stopped from meeting with others of the same religion?
A. Yes
B. No
YES
NO
RIGHTS
4. The right to vote
Every Canadian citizen has the right to vote over the age of 18.
What is the age requirement for Canadian citizens to have the right to vote?
16
18
21
25
Why do Canadian citizens have the right to vote?
To encourage people to take part in their community
To stop certain groups from voting
RESPONSIBILITY OF A CANADIAN CITIZEN
1. To respect the rights of others
We have the responsibility to not stop anyone else from having their rights met.
For example, we could not stop someone from practicing their religion or speaking their opinion, even if we disagree.
What is our responsibility in respecting the rights of others?
Encourage others to share their opinions
Allow others to practice their religion and express their opinions
Which of the following actions demonstrates respect for the rights of others?
Preventing others from practicing their religion or expressing their opinions
Allowing others to practice their religion and express their opinions
RESPONSIBILITY
2. To participate in the electoral process and political decision making
We should vote in elections to make sure the winner of the election is representing most of the people.
By voting, people are taking part in the democratic process.
How can we participate in the electoral process and political decision making?
By boycotting elections
By voting in elections to ensure the winner represents the majority of the people
What is one way people can take part in the democratic process?
By ignoring political decisions
By participating in voting during elections
Responsibility
3. To improve their communities
It is our responsibility to make our communities better.
We should volunteer from time to time and help each other.
This can be done with our time and/or by donating to charities.
What is one way we can improve our communities?
By volunteering and helping each other
By ignoring community problems
How can we contribute to making our communities better?
By being indifferent to community needs
By volunteering from time to time and/or donating to charities
