In this Section

In This Section

In this section are two workbooks that prepare you to respond to the section inquiry question:

How does Canada's justice system protect me?

In the workbooks, you will have opportunities to explore the key terms and concepts that you will refer to throughout the course.

Synopses

Workbook 5

Activity 1: Understanding Canada's Laws

The activity introduces you to how the laws of Canada should be understood through this inquiry question: Why is it important to understand Canada's laws?

Activity 2: Youth Criminal Justice Act

The activity introduces you to the YCJA through the inquiry of this question: How does the Youth Criminal Justice Act protect me?

Workbook 6

Activity 1: Citizen's Roles and Responsibilities

The activity introduces you to how Canadian citizens have responsibilities in Canada through an investigation of this inquiry question: What are the roles and responsibilities of Canadian citizens?

Activity 2: Jury Duty

The activity introduces you to citizens' legal responsibility of jury duty through an examination of this inquiry question: How does the jury system ensure fairness within Canada's justice system?

Activity 3: Advocacy Groups

The activity introduces you to citizen action groups that promote fairness and equity in the justice system by responding to this question: How do advocacy groups ensure fairness?