Human Rights Chapter 10

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Define the term human rights

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It is used to describe freedom of speech, thought, expression and religion. Other rights may include health care, basic education and freedom from economic bondage.

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What made human rights a international issue

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After the atrocities committed during the Second World War

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The universal declaration of human rights

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It was proclaimed at the United Nations general assembly in 1948.

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What led to the declaration

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The Horrors of the holocaust of the Second World War

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What does the universal declaration of human rights state

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It states that all humans have specific rights and freedom. "All human beings are born fee and equal in dignity and rights"

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What is the international court of justice

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It settles disputes between countries based on international laws. But it only gets involved if both sides ask for help.

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What is the international criminal tribunals

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It was established to deal with humans rights violations in Cambodia, Sierra, Leone, Lebanon, and East Timor.

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What is cultural exceptionilsm

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Is is the belief that humans values vary by-cultural and that human rights should be interpreted according to ethic, or religious traditions

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Rule of law

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It states that the law applies to all members of society equally; no one is above the law.

It helps protect our rights and protects those in authority from abusing their power.

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When did the Canadian Chinese and East Indians get the right to vote. And when did the aboriginals get the right to vote

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The Chinese and East Indians won the right to vote in 1947. But it was 1960 before the Aboriginals on the reserve could vote.

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What is the Canadian bill of rights

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It was a bill passed in 1960 by John Diefenbaker. And his government was responsible for its passage

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What are some issues with the Canadian bill of rights

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Like any other piece of legislature the bill of rights could be amended or changed and it did not override other federal or provincial laws.

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What is the Canadian charter of rights and freedom

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It was a bill that was enacted in 1982 and it identifies human rights that are guaranteed to everyone in Canada.

It protects the fundamental freedoms of Canadians and guarantees there democratic, mobility, equality, legal and language rights

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What is the "notwithstanding clause"

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It is found in section 33 and it allows the federal and provincial or territorial governments to pass a law even if it violates a specific freedom. or rights in the charter

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What is the purpose of the

nonwithstanding clause

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It was a compromise. Some

Provincials politicians felt the charter which would be interpreted by justices, would weaken their power as elected lawmakers. Also allows legislatures to have a final say.

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What are fundamental freedoms

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Freedoms in the charter that guarantees citizens are free to worship and believe what they wish, to express their opinions freely, to associate with whomever they wish, and to gather together peacefully with others, conscience, religion, thought, belief, opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, and association.

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What are mobility rights

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It allows people to have the ability to move around in and out of the country. Brought to the publics attention since 9/11 in 2001.

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Define equality rights

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It guarantees people will not be discriminated against based on race, national, or ethic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disabilities.

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What is the significance of section 15 of the charter

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It guarantees equality "before and under the law", if prohibits anyone, including the justice system or any other branch of government from discriminating individuals.

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What are some exceptions to the equality rights charter

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Some exceptions are allowed if they aim to improve the conditions of "disadvantaged individuals or groups"

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What are legal rights.

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It guarantees that people will be treated fairly by the legal system, including knowing why they were arrested, having access to a lawyer, and getting a fair speedy trial

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What is the Canadian human rights act and which part of Canadian society does it cover

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The federal and provincial government has passed the law to do with particular Cases of discrimination. Humans recommission investigate complaints and attempts to find solutions. Beginning human rights act covers of federally regulated business and agencies including banks, the major airlines, Canada post, and national media.

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What does the British Colombia human rights code protect

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It'll protect citizens against discrimination on the grounds age of 19 to 65, ancestry, color, family or marital status, physical or mental disability, place of origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation

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When was the Supreme Court of Canada established as the highest court of legal issues in Canada.

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Has been the highest court for all legal issue since 1949

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What Legal matters does the Supreme Court of Canada addressed and what makes up the Supreme Court of Canada

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It decides constitutional issues and access the final court of appeal for some criminal cases. The governor general, on the advice of the prime minister, appointment nine members of the court, three must be from Quebec, traditionally three from Ontario, one from Maritimes,and two from West provinces

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What is the concept precedents and what is the amending formula in Canada

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Percedent define our rights and in some cases changes our legal system; A legal decision that serves as a rule for future cases. The amending formula is a rule establishment in 1982 that states Canada's Constitution cannot be changed unless at least seven Canadian provinces, representing at least 50% of the population of Canada approve.

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What are still problems aboriginal still face in Canada

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They still suffer from property, poor health, and inadequate housing and education.

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What is the human development Index.

What is the gender – related development index.

What is the gender empowerment measure

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The HDI is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries in for tiers of human development.

The GDI measures the same achievements as HDR put includes data on inequalities between men and women

The GM reviews whether woman take an active part in the economy and politics of a nation.

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Some of the key issues relating to gender equity in the workplace.

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Women continue to be under represented in many traditionally male disciplines, and there are often paid less than men when they perform the same type or an equal amount of work

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What are equity groups

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There are certain groups of people who have been traditionally advantage or discriminated against by employers

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What measures are used to improve employment including inequity.

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2 practice just design has been made; the principle of equal paperwork of equal value, and the use of preferential hiring practises what are equally group

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What Obligations do countries who have signed the United Nations convention on the right of the child have

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Children are entitled to all rights guaranteed by the universal declaration of human rights and the various treaties that have developed from it. Children are also guaranteed additional value because they need special protection and care

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What rights are outlined in the convention on the rights of the child

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The convention is first legally binding international agreement to include children civil and political rights. And also outlines their economic, social, and cultural rights, giving all rights equal emphasis

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What steps have the government of British Columbia taken to protect the rights of the children

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The government established the Ministry of children and family development to help communities and families " care for and protect vulnerable children and youth" as well as "support healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of a child in British Columbia"

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What issues does the Canadian coalition of the rights of the child concern itself with

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The CCRC has looked into child abuse, and neglect, refugee children, education, healthcare, and other basic rights and freedom Canadian children

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What is considered to be the biggest issue in regards to children's rights in Canada

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Child proverty

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What measurement is used to calculate family property in Canada

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Canada's low income cut off (LICO) is used to calculate family property (if this family spend more than 70% of the income of food, clothing, shelter)

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What solutions have been suggested for combating child poverty

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Parents with low incomes should pay lower taxes, government to invest in programs for the people in need ( Quality, childcare, housing supplements, allowances)

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What right is in section 1

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Guarantee of rights and freedom

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What right is in section 2

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Fundamental freedom

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What right is in section 3-5

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Democratic rights

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What right is in section 6

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Mobility rights

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What right is in section 7-14

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Legal rights

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What rights is in section 15

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Equality rights

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What rights is in section 16-22

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Official languages of Canada

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What rights is in section 23

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Minority language education rights

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What right is in section 24

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Enforcement

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What right is in section 25-31

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General