EO M201.

01 DISCUSS THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CANADIAN CADET

60
min
Introduction

5 min

Call class to group

Who: WO Macklin
What: I will be teaching EO M201.01, Discuss the Rights and Responsibilities of a Canadian
Cadet
Why: Cadets have the ability to make positive contributions within a community. This lesson
may assist cadets to expand upon this ability.
Where: Everywhere (i.e. cadets, school, etc.).
When: All the time (i.e. During cadets, school, etc.).

Verbal examination at end of lesson

Washroom breaks, water, etc.

Teaching Points:
1. Rights of a Canadian Citizen
2. Responsibilities of a Canadian Citizen
3. Group Discussion
Body
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Teaching Point 1 Explain the Rights of a Canadian Citizen

20 min
Every Canadian Citizen is granted certain rights based on Canadas tradition of democracy
and respect for human dignity and freedom. They are found in Canadas Human Rights
Codes and in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Remember Social Class?
Every Canadian citizen has these rights:
Equality Rights. Every citizen is entitled to equal treatment before and under the
law, and equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination.
Democratic Rights. Every citizen has the right to participate in political activities
including voting and being elected to political office.
Legal Rights. Every citizen has the right to be presumed innocent until proven
guilty, the right to retain a lawyer and to be informed of that right and the right to an
interpreter in court proceedings.
Mobility Rights. Every citizen has the right to enter and leave Canada, and to move
to and take up residence in any province.
Language Rights. Every citizen has the right to use either the English or French
language in communications with the federal government and certain provincial
governments
Minority Language Education Rights. In general, English and French minorities in
every province and territory have the right to be educated in their own language.
Canadians also are entitled to fundamental freedoms. They are:
The Freedom of Religion

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If Canadian citizens have their rights violated by the federal, provincial or territorial
governments or their rights are violated by others, Canadian citizens can challenge that
action in court.
English and French are the two official languages of Canada. They are an important part of
our national heritage and national identity.
CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING POINT 1
QUESTIONS
1. Where are the rights of Canadian citizen found?
2. Name the rights of a Canadian citizen. HINT: there are 6.
3. What other fundamental freedoms do Canadian citizens have? HINT: there are 5
ANSWERS
1. They are found in Canadas Human Rights Codes and in the Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms.
2. The rights are equality, democratic, legal, mobility, language, and minority language
education rights.
3. The fundamental freedoms are the freedoms of religion, thought, expression,
peaceful assembly, and association.
Teaching Point 2 Explain the Responsibilities of a Canadian Citizen
10 min
Canadian citizens share certain responsibilities. They are:
Understanding and Obeying Canadian Laws
Participating in Canadas Democratic Political System
Voting in Elections
Allowing Other Canadians to Enjoy Their Rights and Freedoms; and
Appreciating and Helping to preserve Canadas multicultural Heritage
All Canadians are encouraged to become informed about political activities and to help
better their communities and the country by reading a newspaper, watching news programs,
etc.
CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING POINT 2
QUESTIONS:
1. List the responsibilities of a Canadian Citizen.
2. What are all Canadians encouraged to do?
3. What are some ways Canadians citizens may become informed about political
activities?
Teaching Point 3 Conduct a Group Discussion Where Cadets Decide Which Right
or Responsibility Is the Most Important
1. Which right do you think is the most important? Why?
2. Which responsibility do you think is the most important? Why?

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QUESTIONS
1. Name the rights of a Canadian citizen.
2. List the responsibilities of a Canadian citizen.
3. What are Canadas two official languages?
CONCLUSION
5 min
Again, my name is WO Macklin and I have just taught you EO M201.01, Discuss the Rights
and Responsibilities of a Canadian Citizen. This lesson is important for you to know as all
Canadian citizens have certain rights and responsibilities. Understanding these rights and
responsibilities allow citizens to make positive contributions within their community. You
were a good class but chatty at times. Your next lesson is with _________________ who will be
teaching you ________________________________________________________________________.