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Unit 2: Section 1: Workbook 6: Canada's Justice System
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Rights and freedoms are important to all Canadian citizens. Rights are what you are entitled to as a Canadian, and freedoms allow you to choose what you want to say, think, and do.
However, with rights and freedoms come responsibilities. Responsibilities include obeying and understanding the laws and respecting the rights of other citizens.
You have been examining the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens.
Canadians are granted many rights and freedoms by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Consider the following question:
What responsibilities do Canadian citizens have?
In your notes, list some responsibilities Canadian citizens have.
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Conduct an Internet web search to assist you with your list. Entering the search term "responsibilities of Canadian citizens" into your search engine will result in a list of helpful sites.
Record in your notes the responsibilities you have discovered from your search. An example has been provided for you below.
Responsibilities of Canadian citizens
- obeying Canada's laws
Place your completed list into your Activities folder.
Rights and responsibilities are very important to Canadian citizens.