Instructions: Read the following text about Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities and answer the following true/false questions. Using the computer, highlight all the modals in the text in yellow. Click the highlight marker button on the toolbar. Click on a different colour and apply to the highlighted text. Print for peer correction.
 

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

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All Canadians have certain rights and responsibilities that are based on Canadian laws, traditions and shared values. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the part of the Constitution that legally protects the basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees to all Canadian citizens:

  • the right to vote in federal and provincial elections
  • the right to be a candidate in federal and provincial elections
  • the right to enter, remain in or leave Canada
  • the right to earn a living and reside in any province
  • the right to learn in either of the two official languages
  • the right to a fair trial
  • basic freedoms, such as freedom of thought, freedom of speech, and freedom of peaceful assembly.

Canadian citizens also have other rights and privileges. They:

  • can have a Canadian passport
  • may be the first to be considered for some forms of assistance, such as grants and scholarships to scientists, artists and students.

Having these rights brings responsibilities for everyone in Canada.

As Canadian citizens we:

  • should vote in elections
  • must obey Canada�s laws
  • should volunteer in the community
  • must respect the rights and freedoms of others
  • must eliminate discrimination and injustice
  • must care for Canada�s heritage
Adapted with permission from: A Look at Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 1996 and The Canadian Citizen, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 1994
  1. You have the freedom to say what you want in Canada.
  2. All Canadian citizens have to volunteer on an election campaign.
  3. You must not treat others unfairly or discriminate against them.
  4. All Canadians citizens have to do military service.
  5. You don�t have to be a citizen to get a Canadian passport
  6. As a Canadian citizen, you may be eligible for some forms of assistance, such as grants and scholarships.
  7. You have to learn both official languages.
  8. All Canadian citizens have a responsibility to vote in an election.
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