27. How does a person become a Canadian citizen?
Born in Canada. Permanent resident of Canada for three years. Know your Canadian rights and responsibilities as a citizen. Being able to speak two of the official languages in Canada, English or French.
32. What are your rights and responsibilities as a Canadian citizen?
Fundamental freedoms, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights, official languages of Canada, and minority language education rights.
33. Why are your rights limited?
Our rights are limited because the Charter is not specific.
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1. What are the three ways that a person can become a
Canadian citizen?
- Immigrants to Canada
- Born in Canada
- People born outside of Canada with one parent being Canadian.
2. List three important rights that the Charter guarantees.
Mobility rights, fundamental freedoms, and legal rights.
3. What are the advantages of stating basic rights and freedoms in the Charter? Which three rights do you think are the most important? Give reasons why.
We have a lot of freedom with our actions and what we say. I think the three most important are the legal rights, the fundamental freedom, and the equality rights. These rights help us do everything we choose that is suitable for society and protect what we deserve to enjoy.
4. Which of the following are "rights" under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? In which cases would these rights affect the rights of others?
a) the right to shout rude comments during a movie in a theatre
b) the right to be protected from being beaten up
c) the right to be free from sexual harassment
d) the right to live in any province of Canada
d) is under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. and least will affect the rights of others
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1. Do you think giving up personal freedom for safety is a good tradeoff? Explain your answer.
From my perspective, this is a suitable offer when I live in dangerous area, such as a place with a lot of bad homeless people, drug dealers, crazy people, etc.
2. Do you think that any particular groups in Canada are more likely to be affected by these laws? Explain your reasons. What would your reaction be to these measures if you were part of that group?
I think some groups, such as racial minorities and LGBTQ+. Those groups may face more challenges in accessing their rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I have no idea about my reaction because I would never join these.