Unit 2 Summary

In Unit 2, you explored the following questions:

• How does Canada ensure the rights and freedoms for all Canadians?
• How does Canada's justice system protect you as a citizen?
• What is the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on Canadians?
  
  

As you worked through this unit, you explored the rights and freedoms you are entitled to as a Canadian. You saw how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms influences your identity and your quality of life as well as what it means to be a Canadian citizen. You also acknowledged that you have responsibilities because of the rights and freedoms you have.

You investigated government legislation and decision-making, youth justice, and the role of citizens and organizations. You explored the concepts of fairness, justice, and equity. Canada's justice system protects all citizens living in Canada. In the justice system, all youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who commit crimes are dealt with under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Through participation of Canadian citizens and organizations in the justice system, youth are treated fairly and equitably. However, an important responsibility for all youth is to understand the laws that protect them.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms impacts the individual rights of Canadians as well as the government and the justice system. Since 1982, legislation has been developed to promote individual rights and to support Canadians in exercising their rights. The influence of the Charter is evident everywhere; this is seen in a change of attitude and the way Canadians live in a diverse and multicultural nation. In the workplace, Charter challenges have helped to promote equality for all citizens.

In Unit 3, you will continue your investigation of how Canada ensures the rights and freedoms for all Canadians, and you will investigate collective rights in Canada and Canada's immigration policy.

Unit 2 Checklist

Use the following checklist to ensure you have completed all required material in Unit 2 before you proceed to the Unit 2 Quiz and to Unit 3.

Unit 2 Checklist (Word)
Unit 2 Checklist (pdf)
Unit 2 Checklist (Google Doc)

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