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15 Cards in this Set
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Describe the statute of Westminster |
This statute was the end of the British Empire's legislation of dominion over Canada. Canada from here on was no longer subject to British laws and could pass laws that contradict Britain's. |
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Describe the meech Lake Accord |
Alton provincial Premier is agreeing and a constitutional package based upon the recognition of Quebec being a distinct Society. |
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Describe the Charlottetown Accord |
A package of Constitutional Amendment aiming to resolve longstanding disputes around the divisions of power between Federal and provincial jurisdiction |
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Describe the 1995 Quebec referendum |
The second referendum to ask her voters in the Canadian province of Quebec weather Quebec should Proclaim National sovereignty and become an independent country |
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Describe the division of powers between the federal and provincial |
There are divided powers between the two levels of the government Federal and provincial. The more sweeping Powers were given to the federal government and the less sweeping to the provincial |
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What are some fundamental freedoms? |
Canada will exist without discrimination by race, national origin, color religion or sex. Canadians have the right to life liberty in the security of the person the right to equality and protection of the law |
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Describe some reasonable limits |
The first limitation is that the charter applies to all levels of government and not solely to private relationships. The second limitation is that any violation under the charter may be justified under Section 1. |
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Describe the non withstanding clause |
This Clause allows the government to pass legislation in spite the fact that it might violate one of the certain groups of Rights this could be passed under section 33 of the charter however government is hesitant to use this for its difficulty in justification. |
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Describe Democratic and Mobility rights |
Sections 3 and 5 of the charters set down basic rights concerning voting rights, and being eligible to vote and run in an election. Chapter one contains the premises and which inmates at Federal institutions have voting rights. |
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Describe Mobility rights. |
Section 6 guarantees our Mobility rights which makes it easier for Canadians to move from one Province to another. Canadian citizens have the right to either remain in enter and leave Canada. |
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Equality rights |
Equal benefit of the law without discrimination on the basis of race, National or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, or age |
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Describe some remedies |
If a complaint is found a victim of discrimination they may receive a variety of things as compensation such as money, a letter of apology, or the employer may have to rehire and put in anti discrimination programs |
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List some types of discrimination |
Intentional comma unintentional, bona fide occupational requirement |
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Describe the French English conflict |
The French English relationship had never been harmonious as each other future of Canada going a different way. Over the years a number of events occurred that provoked go back to desire a sovereignty Association comma to become their own country |
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What is affirmative action |
Affirmative action is a policy designed to increase the representation of groups that have suffered discrimination. Discrimination is only permitted if the program benefits of group that was previously discriminated against |
