The Rights Of The Canadian Democracy

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms upholds the individual rights of all Canadians. Agree or disagree with the following statement.

Canada is perceived by other nations as a peace-loving and good-natured nation that values the rights of the individual above all else. This commonly held belief is a perception that has only come around as of late, and upon digging through Canadian history it quickly becomes obvious that this is not the truth. Canadian history is polluted with numerous events upon which the idea that Canada is a role model for Human Rights shows to be false. An extreme example of this disregard for Human Rights takes place at the beginning of the twentieth-century, which is the excessive prejudice and preconceived notions that were held as truths against immigrants attempting to enter Canada. Another prime example of these prejudices and improper

A great Prime Minister should always do what is right for Canada, no matter what obstacle he or she faces. Pierre Elliot Trudeau was undeniably one of Canada's most influential people due to his effort to change our country by creating the Official Language Act, establishing the Charter Rights and Freedom within Canada's constitution and by invoking the War Measures Act during October 1970 Crisis. He achieved many goals he had set for himself which he achieved later on through his years in office.

In the Canadian Charters of Rights and Freedoms (1982) under section 11, it is stated that a person that has been charged with a criminal offence, has the right to a trial by jury. For many years jury trials have been under constant criticism in regards to the jury’s inability to adequately perform the responsibilities entrusted to them. Many studies have been performed looking into the jury selection process, jury bias, pre-trial publicity exposure and attitudes/personality of a juror, in order to increase the jury’s abilities to perform their responsibilities to present a fair trial. In the case People v. Weatherton (2014), the inappropriate behaviour of a jury member lead to a legal dispute regarding the final verdict. This behaviour lead to a lengthy investigation with the final decision, made by the Supreme Court of California, to reverse the guilty verdict. As a member of the jury, it is important to understand the responsibilities one must uphold while deciding whether a person is guilty or not guilty.

In its earliest days, Canada did not have a written constitution. During the mid-1700s and 1800s, French and British colonists, who were governed by the laws of their home countries, populated the territory of modern day Canada. As the territory of Canada became more populated, the United Kingdom assumed authority over all of Canada’s inhabitants. However, as time went on it became obvious that a system of autochthonous constitution was required to effectively govern the individual needs of the colonies. The Constitution Act of 1867, reflected a few core values that the drafters held for the creation of the Dominion of Canada including: (1) loyalty to the United Kingdom and (2) respect for all language and religion. However, those values shifted

Mr. Decanter and Ms. Beaujolais were pulled over because Mr. Decanter was driving 172 kilometres per hour in a 120 kilometre per hour speed zone. When Cst. Schrader approached the vehicle, he observed white powder on the dashboard, which Mr. Decanter insisted was powder from a donut. Mr. Decanter was sweating and acting nervous, so Cst. Schrader detained him before searching the vehicle. He located a bag of cocaine under the driver’s seat. Mr. Decanter was charged with speeding under s. 146 of the Motor Vehicle Act and for possessing a controlled substance under s. 4 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Since the incident, Mr. Decanter paid the traffic fine and has hired our firm to represent him on the possession charge.

Within the definitions of Canadian democracy, there is potential to see why there was such an anti-conservative movement in the 2015 election. The actions of the Conservative government offended basic ideals of both the political right and the political left, causing an influx voter participation and strong support of the Liberals. This ensured that the Conservatives government lost power in the legislature and for democratic principles to be reinstated. The Conservatives offended Canadians by contributing to low

With the rise of democratic power in the world’s societies, comes also many problems that plague the citizens in those societies with regards of how the government uses and applies that democratic power. The structure of the Canadian government is an example, as are many other democratic organizations, of how despite the fact that the power is elected by the people of Canada, it also has created an unbalanced entity that creates somewhat of a disadvantage to the citizens. Within the fundamental documents that grant the people of Canada the rights and freedoms they are entitled to as well as outline the extent of the government’s power, also provide the government the ability to veto bills that were voted in by the population. In addition, the

How is the arctic important to Canada and what does this entail? The north contains multiple resources that are only continuing to grow with the melting of the northwest passage. With this opening can this be used as an economic adventure in Canada, like the Suez Canal. Or, does the opening of the passage turn this into a dispute of sovereignty between states?

Every person is qualified to receive human rights, including the right to life, liberty, and security under Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. There is a wide range of human rights and not every state/province can guarantee that there will be no violations against these rights. The principle of human rights declared that people need human rights, from the time that they are born no matter where they live. For instance, “Canadian mining corporations operating abroad, represent a challenge to international and Canadian legal human rights protection. Over 1,000 Canadian mining companies operate in more than 100 countries, making it difficult to effectively regulate corporations without violating each country’s sovereignty”. Canadian

What is democracy? The origin of the word, democracy, comes out to the meaning “people rule”. Democracy is where people decide what is important and what issue should be addressed. This allows and gives people the power to make decisions and to stand or be against for what they believe in. Many countries have noticed how popular democracy is and as stated in the Greenberg textbook, democracy is “form of government that best protects human rights” compared to the other forms of governments (Greenberg 6).

In a country abundant with natural resources, a bright and competent population, and a kind, revered reputation, the shared thoughts of a well educated and astute leader and one’s cabinet sharing the same characteristics is critical. Our country is based on an multicultural population with differing views and ways of life, considering the the priceless value of the the Canada’s assets, it is imperative that it is handled in the best way possible, and, as time goes on, the ones involved in the control of our country will become more apt, leading to better control of our issues over time. European, Asian, African: all with varying religions, perspectives, ways of being, and all have important roles in our diverse, hard-working country. Ergo, the sharing of thoughts of views when thinking for Canada is imperative. For example, when France put in place a ban on all face/head coverings,

This critical analysis will examine Donald E. Blake’s chapter, Electoral Democracy in the Provinces and Territories, in Christopher Dunn’s book, Provinces. This chapter discusses the “electoral procedures and outcomes in the provinces and territories as an indicator of the quality of democracy” (Blake 115) that Canadian provinces and territories demonstrate. Blake introduces this topic in the fourth paragraph of the introduction. It is a clear thesis statement of the focus and purpose of this chapter. The introduction of the chapter aims to establish a preliminary guide about the various electoral procedures from different provinces and territories. With a few examples, such as Quebec and Ontario’s government, and the Yukon

According to Joshua Cohen (1997), deliberative democracy is the framework of social and institutional conditions that facilitate free discussion among equal citizens, by providing favorable conditions for participations, association…(p. 412) Deliberative democracy a term that is just recently coming to light of different communities and countries throughout the globe.

A democratic government has long been favoured as the most fair and representative government for a country to have. This essay will explore the advantages and disadvantages of both minority and majority government (for example efficiency, compromise, and power) and argue that in fact neither offers a fair representation of Canadian’s due to lack of both transparency and accountability.