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Citizenship
Exercising of rights, privileges and responsibilities as a member of society
First way of gaining Canadian Citizenship
Being born in Canada
Second way of gaining Canadian Citizenship
Immigrating to Canada and going through the legal process
What did the Indigenous think they were doing when signing treaties?
Sharing the land
What did the Europeans think they were doing when signing treaties?
Claiming the land
When was the Indian Act created?
1876
Why was the Indian Act created?
To regulate and control First Nation communities
What does enfranchisement mean?
When a First Nation person loses their status as an 'Indian'
What was made for First Nation children to go to to assimilate them?
Residential Schools
What are rights?
Entitlements or values that people are born with and are set with citizenship
What are responsibilities?
Set of duties/obligations that people have as citizens.
When was the Charter of Rights and Freedoms created?
1982
Why is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms important?
It protects Canadian citizens and their rights as humans and holds the government accountable, all while guiding them through various responsibilities
How many rights (sections) are there in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
There are eight; Guarantee of Rights and Freedoms, Fundamental Freedoms, Democratic Rights, Mobility Rights, Legal Rights, Equality Rights, Language Rights, Official Language Rights, Minority Language Education Rights
First level of government
Municipal (mayor, reeves, council
Second level of government
Provincial (Premier)
Third level of government
Federal (Prime Minister)
Who is our Premier?
Scott Moe
Who is our Prime Minister?
Justin Trudeau
Who is our Governor General
Mary Simon
What do you find in the Legislative Branch
The House of Commons and the Senate
Who is in the House of Commons?
Members of Parliament (MPs)
Who is in the Senate?
Senators
What do you find in the Executive Branch?
Prime Minister, Governor General, and the Cabinet
What is the Judicial Branch in charge of?
The courts in Canada; Supreme Court of Canada, federal court, and provincial and territorial court
What does MP stand for?
Members of Parliament
What does MLA stand for?
Members of Legislative Assembly
What is Indigenous Self-Government?
The formal structure through which Indigenous communities may control the administration of their people, land, resources and related programs and policies, through agreements with federal and provincial governments.
What is an example of Indigenous Self-Government in Saskatchewan?
The Metis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S) with their "Sacred Document"
What happens in the first stage of a bill?
First Reading; the bill is introduced in the House of Commons (can be introduced in the Senate first) and is studied, then they vote for second reading.
What happens in the second stage of a bill?
Second Reading; the bill is debated, amendments are made by the committee, then they vote for it to be studied more or to move into the third reading.
What happens in the third stage of a bill?
Third Reading; members must vote if the bill should be adopted as a law, then is sent to the Senate to repeat the process.
What happens if a bill is passed?
The Governor General signs the bill and gives it the Royal Assent
How can Canadians influence the political system?
People can vote, create pressure groups, and protest/voice their concerns.
What obstacles do people might face when getting involved in politics?
Lack of knowledge, Family and Culture Barriers, Disabilities, Socio-Economic Status
Majority Rules
Voting; need 50% or more for a bill to pass
Consensus
When a group comes together and agree together (opposite of Majority Rules)
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