Chapter 17.1
Your Rights and Freedoms: What Every Canadian Deserves
You will discover the basic rights and freedoms that protect every person in Canada and learn how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms keeps everyone safe and treated fairly.
What You'll Learn
You learn that human rights belong to every person always.
You discover how the Canadian Charter protects your freedoms.
You understand that discrimination and unfair treatment violate rights.
You see how rights and responsibilities always work together daily.
What You'll Practice
1
You will identify key rights protected by the Canadian Charter.
2
You will match real-life examples to specific Canadian rights.
3
You will explain what equality, dignity, and discrimination mean.
Why This Matters
Understanding your basic rights and freedoms helps you treat others fairly, stand up against discrimination, and become a responsible and caring member of your community.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Human Rights
Equality Rights
Canadian Charter
Discrimination
Civic Responsibility
NS Curriculum Aligned
