Rights and Freedoms

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• Rights and Freedoms

  Every Canadian Needs A Copy  by Marc Lostracci.  CC BY

  Canada recognizes and upholds the rights and freedoms of every resident and citizen. This section has links to information about laws, charters, and other measures that protect your rights and freedoms in order for you to live up to your fullest potential.

  
  Quick Facts

  • Historically, Canada has been regarded as a pioneer in the field of human rights.
  • According to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, human rights define what we are all entitled to — a life of equality, dignity, and respect.
  • The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first new national museum that is situated outside of Canada’s Capital Region.

   

  Rights and Freedoms Articles by Topic

• Diversity and Its Limits

  • Select activity Diversity in Manitoba: Many cultures, one neighbourhood

    

    Diversity in Manitoba: Many cultures, one neighbourhood Page

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  • Select activity Spotlight on Gender Diversity. What does it have to do with you?

    

    Spotlight on Gender Diversity. What does it have to do with you? Page

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  • Select activity 5 best ways to practice gender sensitivity

    

    5 best ways to practice gender sensitivity Page

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  • Select activity Have you heard about gender-neutral pronouns?

    

    Have you heard about gender-neutral pronouns? Page

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  • Select activity What is cultural appropriation? And why is blackface wrong?

    

    What is cultural appropriation? And why is blackface wrong? Page

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• Rights & Freedoms

  • Select activity Newcomer rights and freedoms

    

    Newcomer rights and freedoms Page

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  • Select activity Understanding rights and responsibilities: Are Canadians’ freedom of expression being curtailed?

    

    Understanding rights and responsibilities: Are Canadians’ freedom of expression being curtailed? Page

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  • Select activity What are human rights?

    

    What are human rights? Page

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  • Select activity Understanding rights and responsibilities: Are Canadians’ freedom of expression being curtailed?

    

    Understanding rights and responsibilities: Are Canadians’ freedom of expression being curtailed? Page

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  • Select activity Know these 5 “isms” to build a more inclusive society

    

    Know these 5 “isms” to build a more inclusive society Page

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• Rights and Responsibilities of a Permanent Resident

  • Select activity Do you know your rights as a Permanent Resident?

    

    Do you know your rights as a Permanent Resident? Page

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  • Select activity The Census: What it is and why you need to be counted

    

    The Census: What it is and why you need to be counted Page

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  • Select activity Census basics and safety tips

    

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  • Select activity What are the goods you can and can’t bring when you travel back to Canada?

    

    What are the goods you can and can’t bring when you travel back to Canada? Page

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