05 Rights

Rights And Responsibilities
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Rationale
Everyone, upon entering Canada, is protected under The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. These basic rights apply to permanent residents as much as they do to Canadian citizens. Immigrants may give up their rights by choice or by not knowing them. Knowing their rights puts new immigrants in control of their lives. Knowing the law is everyones responsibility. Everyone lives under laws that affect what you may, must and must not do.
Objectives
Participants will be able: to become aware of the rights of Canadian citizens and permanent residents alike (given in the form of a hand-out); to become aware that rights come with responsibilities; to become aware of ways immigrants can access information and services.
Hand-out
REFERENCE NOTES FOR THE FACILITATOR
Rights and Responsibilities: What is expected of Canadians

. . . . Canadians believe strongly in the rule of law, and in equality; There is one federal criminal code that applies throughout Canada; In Canada, there is a separation of church and state; The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms establishes the basic principles and values by which Canadians live. The Charter is a fundamental part of Canadas Constitution. It defines and guarantees personal rights in seven key areas:
1. Fundamental freedoms: freedom of conscience and religion; freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression; freedom of peaceful assembly; and freedom of association. 2. Democratic rights (the right to vote at 18 years of age) 3. Mobility rights 4. Legal rights 5. Equality rights 6. Official languages of Canada 7. Minority Language Education rights
None of these fundamental freedoms is absolute. They cannot be used to compromise the rights of other individuals. As an immigrant to Canada, you have the responsibility to understand and uphold the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This means defending your own rights and protecting the rights of others.
In Canada, all laws are made public. There are no secret laws. If you are accused of committing an offense under the law, it is not a defense to claim that you did not know you were breaking the law.
Rights And Responsibilities Hand-out (contd)
REFERENCE NOTES TO THE FACILITATOR (Contd)

Knowing the law is your responsibility. Everyone lives under laws that affect what you may, must and must not do. Knowing your rights puts you in control of your life.
In other words: . People should know their rights; . Rights bring with them obligations. For example, your right to freedom of religion means that you must respect the beliefs of others; . Rights bring with them responsibilities to the community as a whole. For example, your right to Canadian social services implies that you should pay your share of the taxes that finance them.
What immigrants should also know: . Some immigrants bring with them attitudes towards women, children and older people that are not acceptable in Canada; . It is important for new immigrants to realize that teachers, doctors, nurses, etc., are legally obliged to report suspected child abuse, and that they can face charges if they do not. If abuse or neglect can be proved, the child or children may be taken from their parents and looked after temporarily in a foster home; . Protection against physical harm and abuse extends to behaviour within the family in the privacy of their home. The abuse of wives by their husbands or children by their parents or other members of their families is a crime; . Some immigrants have difficulty recognizing that what they may think of as corrective disciplining of the members of their families may in Canada be seen as abuse, which is a crime; . It is objectionable to most Canadians when any adult strikes a child. Parents who thought they were just spanking their children have found that the law considers this abuse, and the parents have been punished;
Rights And Responsibilities Hand-out (contd)

. Spanking a child for so long or so hard as to raise bruises or welts, or the use of anything other than an open hand is a crime in Canada; . If a woman and/or her children are being abused by the husband while she does her best to care for them, then both she and her children can receive legal protection. However, if she knowingly allows her children to be abused even if she does not take part in the abuse she may be charged under the law; . The question of abuse is over and above parents legal obligation to provide their children with the necessities of life food, shelter, clothing, education. . Children 12 years of age and under can never be left alone at home. They must always be in the adequate care of an adult. . Canada has strongly-worded criminal laws forbidding assault on another person. Canadian authorities treat any physical assault on a wife in the same way as an assault upon any other person; . Psychological abuse, though more difficult to define and prove, is a reason for women being granted legal protection from their husbands.
(taken from A Newcomers Introduction to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

what rule you are accused of breaking and what evidence can be presented against you. Due process also requires that you have a meaningful opportunity to argue that you are innocent.
. Privacy: No one can know which political party we vote for in an election, unless we want to tell others. No one can know how much money we have, except Revenue Canada for tax purposes, unless we want to tell others. Even our employers have no right to know what we do in our private lives away from work. Privacy means that we control information about ourselves. Privacy is a key value in our democratic society because it is important to our freedom from interference by government and by other citizens. It is an important value for our freedom as self-governing citizens.
. Co-operation and consultation: We value these methods because they produce the best laws and government programs for our society. We make better decisions when everyone who will be affected participates in the decision making. Decisions made after co-operation and consultation are more likely to receive support from citizens, rather than decisions made by just a few people.
. Non-violence: Canadians reject violence as a way of dealing with social or political change and conflict. We use debate and discussion instead - even though these methods may take more time to make changes in society or to resolve conflict. Canadians believe that co-operation and peaceful methods are the best way to resolve conflicts. We reject violence as a way to resolve our disputes. These methork together. They reduce divisions among us but promote unity.
. Democratic accountability: We give our elected representatives the direct power to make laws for our society. Unlike officials in some other societies, our representatives always remain accountable to citizens. Democratic accountability has two meanings: Our elected officials are answerable to us for their actions. During election campaigns, our elected representatives must explain and justify their actions when they seek our support to represent us again. Second, accountability also means that we as citizens have the right to participate in
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As a future citizen, you will be a part of Canadas unique democracy. Without you and other citizens like you, and without your full participation in democratic life, a small number of elected officials and bureaucrats (employees of the government) would govern us. As a future citizen of Canada, you are encouraged to adopt the values discussed here. In democracy, citizens should not and cannot rely only on government, the law or our courts to guarantee and protect all our important values and traditions. It is the responsibility of all citizens to care for these values and to protect them. There are many opportunities for you to do this every day. Canadas democracy will be stronger if we respect these values and encourage other citizens to do so.
Who can apply to become a Canadian citizen?

You must be 18 years of age or older to apply to become a Canadian citizen. You must be a Permanent Resident. You must be in Canada legaly as a permanent resident .
- You must have lived here for at least three years. - You must know English or French. - You must learn about Canada.
REFERENCE NOTES FOR THE FACILITATOR

(This information is for your reference. You may however consider the translation of these laws and its distribution to participants in the form of a hand-out) Suggested activity: Like any country, Canada has laws that all citizens must respect and obey. What are some of the laws that exist in your own country?
Questionnaire: In your country/ In Canada:

. Motor vehicles: . Is it legal to drive a car that is unregistered and uninsured? . Is it legal to drive after drinking alcohol? . Is it legal to drive without a Canadian driving license? . Is it legal to drive or ride in a car without wearing a seat belt? . Is it legal for infants/small children to ride in a car without being in a safety seat? . Is it legal to ride a motorcycle without wearing a crash helmet? . Smoking: Is it legal to smoke in many public places? . Bribery: Is it acceptable to bribe police officers or other public officials? . School: Are children aged 6-16 required by law to attend school? . Child care: Is it legal to leave children below the age of 12 unattended? . Drugs: Is it legal to purchase, sell or use illegal drugs. (Khaht, an organic medicinal drug used in the Horn of Africa is, for instance, illegal in Canada.) . Female circumcision: Is it a legal/tolerated practice? . Polygamy: Is it legal to be married to more than one person at a time? . Sex: Is it legal to have sex with minors and sex with adults without their consent? . Sexual harassment: Is it legal to make offensive comments or to have a behaviour of a sexual nature in the workplace?
Suggested activity # 1:
brainstorming
Develop a definition of Citizenship:

. Ask participants to try to answer the question:
What does good citizenship means to you?

. Other ways to ask the same question: . How would you describe a good citizen? . What makes someone a contributing member of society? . What can people do to make Canada a better country to live in? . Write down participants comments and ideas on a flip chart/ board so everyone can see. . Possible answers from participants wwsl include: . to learn to speak one or both official languages . to obey laws . to pay taxes (explain the concept of taxes, if necessary)
Taxes are part of the Canadian social welfare system:

The social welfare system is provided by society to help people meet their social needs. It is a reciprocal, mutually beneficial relationship that exists between society on the one hand and individuals, families, groups, communities, and regions on the other. The best interests of all citizens are served without regard to their age, gender, race, ethnicity, or their ability to contribute to the social welfare system. Individuals are responsible for contributing to the health and welfare of society to the extent they are able. Sometimes people contribute more to
Good citizenship means:

. to obey laws, to learn to speak one or both official languages and to pay taxes as well as: . to be a part of Canada . to be loyal to Canada . to respect others . to share our skills and knowledge . to care for our families . to be a productive member of society . to try our best lthers eart of 2-0nada *
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Good citizenship requires:

. A balance between rights, freedoms and responsibilities, and a belief that ones actions are for the benefit of society; . Willingness to become an active and responsible member of society; . The three elements of participation, knowledge and responsibility.
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small-group activity
In Canada, citizens have both responsibilities and rights.
Question to be discussed in small groups:

What are your responsibilities as future citizens of Canada?
Facilitator complements participants answers with the following points: . the responsibility to recognize each others rights as citizens; . the responsibility to obey the law; . the responsibility to deal responsibly with those people we have given special authority, such as police and government officials.
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Democracy balances these responsibilities with many basic rights. Our government officials must treat each of us with respect, and must honour the various rights and freedoms which we possess as citizens. Of course, not all our freedoms and rights can be guaranteed by law. Basic rules about respecting other people must also be a way of life for each of us. Even when our rights are guaranteed by law, the law alone is not enough to protect them. For democracy to succeed, all citizens must make a personal commitment to democratic values and actively practice them in their daily lives. Without this commitment, the law which guarantees our rights would lose its democratic spirit. The vitality of Canadas democracy depends on all citizens commitment to our shared democratic values.
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Rights, freedoms and responsibilities come with being a member of a society. Individuals enjoy rights and freedoms, and in return they are expected to carry out their responsibilities to society. Therefore, rights, freedoms and responsibilities are a set of standards or expectations that members of society have agreed to live by. These expectations include both a written and an unwritten code of conduct. The written codes of conduct are our civil and political rights and obligations. Other freedoms and responsibilities, primarily social in nature, are governed by an unwritten or social code of conduct. Rights, freedoms and responsibilities can be divided into three main areas: Political, Civil, Social
Facilitator distributes a worksheet to each group. . Participants are required to fill in the corresponding responsibilities which reflect the rights, freedoms and expectations in the different areas of citizenship.
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Hand-out
POLITICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Right to vote Right to voice opinions Right to seek political office
CIVIL
RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
Right to be judged by the court Right to be treated equally Right to personal privacy Right to personal security
RESPONSIBILITIES
SOCIAL
FREEDOMS AND EXPECTATIONS
To be treated with dignity and respect To expect a clean and healthy environment To have adequate food, clothing and shelter
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Hand-out
POLITICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
To vote in elections To respect the opinion of others To take an active interest in the affairs of the country
RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

Right to vote Right to voice opinions Right to seek political office
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Canadian society is based on a set of important values and traditions. How do you define the values and traditions in your country of origin?
What is important?
What a person considers important is often influenced by personal values and by the values of ones own community. Yet people in other countries may consider different things important. Looking at what you consider important and why will help you compare your values to those held by other people.
What are the most important things in your life? Make a list on the chart, ordering them from most to least important.
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Rights And Responsibilities Hand-out
Whats important to you?

Most important ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Least important
Why? What influenced your choices?
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In Canada,
. Participants discuss what might be important for Canadians: (What is important for Canadians will be similar to what is important for the participants: families, education, health care, peace, standard of living, etc.)
Add the following:
What is important for Canadians?

. Respect for cultural differences and the principles of equality, liberty and freedom of expression. . Canadian values are also manifested in the countrys collective national institutions:
. the Canadian health care system reflects the principle of universal medical care based on need rather than on the ability to pay; . the Canadian legal system recognizes the right of everyone to be treated fairly and equally before the law;
You may be familiar with many of these values and traditions. Others may be new to you. Or perhaps the government in your country prevented you and your fellow citizens from practicing these values. Our laws and government programs reflect our traditions and values as a society. As a future Canadian, you may find some of our laws and government programs strange. You may even think they are wrong.
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But as a future citizen, you have a responsibility to understand the values that are reflected in our laws or programs. You also have a responsibility to adjust to Canadian values and our way of life. Citizens have a responsibility to respect Canadian values.
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Answer to group 2: What is the role of the media in Canada?

In some countries, public officials are rarely criticized by citizens or the media. Journalists can risk imprisonment and even torture for criticizing their government. Canadian media our newspapers, magazines, radio and television monitor the act ms of our governments very closely. They comment on government act ms, programs and policies, and frequently criticize public officials. Their role is to promote government accountability. Accountability means that citizens have the right to review government act ms, aswell as the right to demand changes. Since the media also give close attention to the concerms of citizens, they can play a powerful role in social change.
Answer to group 3: Should you, as a new citizen, worry about participating in the democratic process?
As a new Canadian, you might think that it is not wise for you to become involved in political matters. Because you are new to Canada, it is normal to have these feelings. However, Canadians respect other citizens rights to speak out and raise concerms, even if they disagree with them. Freedom of expression is one of the most important values in our society. No one can take away your or your familys citizenship just because you are critical of a government or its programs. If someone threatens to do this, there are many groups willing to help you. There are four reas ms not to worry: 1. 2. New Canadians make many important contribut ms to Canadian society. Our nation has been built by new Canadians just like you. You should take pride in that heritage. Almost all citizens or their ancestors at one time were new Canadians.
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Politicians are becoming more resp msive to the needs of cultural communities. Politicians recognize that in a democracy, each person has an equal vote in deciding who forms a government. The vote of a new Canadian is just as important as the vote of a native-born Canadian. 4. Canada recognizes that new Canadians sometimes need help in adjusting to their new home. All levels of government and many private organizat ms offer
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assistance, such as translation services. If you ever feel discouraged from stating your concerns or needs about a government program or law, you can turn to government and private agencies for help and support.
video presentation
Canada Day To Day video Segment # 5: The government, the family and the law
. Facilitator requires participants to collect particular information from the video presentation. . Facilitator gives a list of questions relating to the video presentation to participants. Responses are discussed at the end of the presentation.
small-group activity - scenarios
. Facilitator distributes the hand-out Our family to each participant. . Facilitator reads the text to the class. . Facilitator chooses 2 scenarios for each group (9 scenarios are provided for the facilitator to choose from) . Each group chooses a volunteer to write down the answers and report back to the larger group. . Facilitator tells participants that they should try to answer the questions on the basis of their own knowledge and experience. It is not a test. If they dont know the answers, the facilitator will provide them with the information when they rejoin the larger group.
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Our Family
The __________family has been in Canada for over four years now. Mr. __________ was a teacher in his country of origin but now he drives a taxi during the day and studies English two nights a week. Mrs.__________ was an accountant in her country of origin, but now she works in a convenience store on weekends and looks after her five-year-old daughter and four-monthold baby during the day. They live in a small townhouse and are saving to buy a bigger home. They are still learning about life in Canada and the following are some of their day-to-day experiences living in Canada.
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Scenario 1: Taxi Line-up

Mr.__________ has been driving a taxi for almost seven months. Yesterday, he was the second taxi in line waiting for a fare at a taxi stand outside a downtown hotel. A family came out of the hotel, looked around and then got into his taxi instead of the first taxi in line. He told the family that he could not take them because they have to take the first taxi in line. The family said they are free to take whichever taxi they want because they are paying for it.
Issue: respect and dignity of the person

1. What are some social conventions about line-ups in society? In stores? Banks? Buses? 2. What responsibilities do clerks or stores have to respect this informal arrangement? 3. What are some acceptable reasons for the family to choose the second taxi instead of the first? Are there any acceptable reasons? Preference? Language barrier? 4. What are some unacceptable reasons? Racial, gender, age, religious discrimination? 5. How would the driver of the first taxi feel?
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Notes on the Scenarios
Scenario 1 - Taxi Line-up Social Convention about line-ups in Canadian Society. How an individual might feel when not acknowledged and respected. Whose responsibility is it to ensure that this convention is well understood by both the service provider and the service user? What have some service providers done to ensure that lining-up is encouraged (taking a number, giving your name on a first-come first-served basis, etc.)?
Scenario 2 - Jimmys Store Information on employment standards (consult with provincial offices as employment standards differ from province to province). Other CPI guides with information related to employment rights and issues: Employment Issues, An introduction to the Canadian Justice System, Human Rights.
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Scenario 2: Jimmys Store

Mrs.___________ has been working at Jimmys Convenience store on weekends for almost a year. This morning her boss told her that he would have to let her go because the store is not busy enough. She was given two weeks notice. When she checked with her co-workers Abdul, George and Mike, she found out that she was the only one who was laid off. They said they were sorry that she lost her job but that her husband is working and her young children probably need her at home.
Issues:
respect and dignity of the person, employment issues, gender issues
1. Could Mrs.__________`s boss dismiss her for the given reason? 2. Would it be fair to lay off Mrs.__________ because others feel that he has young children and her husband is working? 3. Would it make any difference if Mrs. __________ could only work certain hours? 4. What if Mrs.__________ was the last person hired? First person hired? 5. What responsibilities do employers have before laying off a worker? 6. What responsibilities does society have to protect its workers?
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Notes on the Scenarios
Scenario 1 - Taxi Line-up Social Convention about line-ups in Canadian Society. How an individual might feel when not acknowledged and respected. Whose responsibility is it to ensure that this convention is well understood by both the service provider and the service user? What have some service providers done to ensure that lining-up is encouraged (taking a number, giving your name on a first-come first-served basis, etc.)? Scenario 2 - Jimmys Store Information on employment standards (consult with provincial offices employment standards differ from province to province). Other CPI guides with information related to employment rights and issues: Employment Issues, An introduction to the Canadian Justice System, Human Rights.
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Scenario 3: Employment Office

Mr.__________ had an appointment this morning at 8:30 a.m. with a counselor at the employment office. She had made arrangements with a friend to look after her children and she arrived on time. She wanted to know if she could apply for unemployment insurance benefits, attend a program to improve her language skills and get some office-type experience. She waited for over an hour and still the counselor had not called her in. She could see the counselor from where she was waiting. The counselor did not look busy, he was talking on the phone, writing something on a pile of paper, then went to talk to his co-workers. Finally, Mrs.__________ was so angry and frustrated that she just left without meeting with the counselor.
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Issue:
equal opportunity and access to services, respect and dignity of the person
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Could the counselor have a good reason for keeping Mrs.__________ waiting? What responsibilities do clients and service providers have if they are going to be late? What could Mrs. __________ have done besides leaving? Would it have made a difference if Mrs.__________ was not asking for services from a government office?
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Scenario 3 - Employment office

Examine the social convention of being late for appointments or keeping someone waiting or a service. What happens when individuals feel that they are not important or are not treated with dignity and respect? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees basic human rights and freedoms to all members of society but many incidents of every day living cannot be protected under the Canadian Charter. Many people still feel that they have not been treated fairly or equally. How can individuals help solve this problem?
Scenario 4 Vaccinations
Residents generally will contact their local public health services for infant, pre-school and adult vaccinations. Family physicians may also have information on vaccinations. The recommended schedule for vaccinations does not change very much across Canada; 2 months, 4 to 6 years, 14 to 15 years, adults (every 10 years). The type of vaccines used and how it is administered may vary from province to province.
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Scenario 4: Vaccinations
It has been four months now since the family welcomed their new baby home. A friend was visiting yesterday and told Mrs.____________ that her baby should have already had some of his vaccinations to protect him from dangerous childhood diseases. She has not taken him yet to get his shots because he seems so healthy and happy. It also seems like a lot of bother to take him to the public health clinic in the middle of winter. Maybe the shots will make him sick or do something bad to him. When she phoned the clinic last week, they told her that the earliest appointment was over a month away and that the clinic was only open three days a week. The receptionist kept asking Mrs. __________to repeat her questions about the shots because she could not understand her. Then she told Mrs.__________ to hold the line while she answered another call. Mrs. __________ was not able to find out much about vaccinations from the phone call.
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Issue:
equal opportunity and equal access to services, parental responsibilities
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What are the responsibilities of a parent for their childrens health care? What are the responsibilities of the public health workers to ensure that clients receive information and services? What responsibilities does society have to protect its members? Why are social services provided to members of society? When social services are provided to members of society free of charge, where does the money come from to pay for these services?
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Scenario 5 School Interview

Mr. and Mrs. __________s five-year-old daughter is attending kindergarten this year. They are very proud of her but they are also very worried about her because she might be learning things that they do not approve of. Sometimes she comes home complaining about being bothered by other kids. When they ask her about school, she tells them that she plays with other children. They feel that schools in Canada are very different from what they are used to. She brings home a lot of notices but it is hard to understand what they are about because some words are not even in the dictionary. Yesterday, she brought home a notice about a parent/teacher interview. They do not know what to do because Mr.__________ will be working and Mrs.__________ will have her baby with her. They are worried because they did not have these meetings in their country of origin unless a student was in real trouble. Besides, their English is so limited, how could they talk with the teacher? What would they say?
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Issue:
equal opportunity and equal access to services, parental responsibilities
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What are the responsibilities of a parent for their childs education? Progress? Problems in school? Behavior? Attitude? Volunteering in the schools? What are the teachers responsibilities to keep parents informed of their childs progress? Between report cards? Parent/teacher interview? What freedoms do parents have? What should parents reasonable expectations be? What about childrens? School system? Teachers?
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Scenario 5 - School Interview

Parent-teacher interviews are held regularly for all children to discuss the childs progress. Contact your local school board office for information regarding translation and interpretation services in your school district. Some schools have an informal buddy system while other school boards may have a more formal multilingual translation and interpretation service.
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Scenario 6: The Emergency

Mr.__________ was driving to pick up a customer when the car in front of his taxi was hit by a truck making a turn. He stopped his taxi to see if anyone needed help. He realized that the lone driver was bleeding very badly. Mr.__________ has no first aid training and was not sure what to do next. He called the taxi dispatcher to give his location and to ask them to phone the police and an ambulance. Then he...
Issue:
responsibility to contribute to the common good of all members of society
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Do members of society have a responsibility to help others in emergencies? Floods? Fires? Crimes? Should members of society expect others to help? What reasons might prevent someone from helping? Would you like others to help you in emergencies?n Why and why not? What responsibility does society have in case of emergencies? Natural disasters?
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Scenario 6 - The Emergency

Contact one of the St. Johns Ambulance provincial or local offices for additional information on emergency procedures. What to do at the scene of an accident: This is voluntary, no one has to help. Check for dangers Make sure you are safe from fire, poisonous gases, smoke, etc. Control traffic, get help Ask injured person if its OK to help them, help only if its OK with them If injured person is unconscious, consent for help is not needed as long as help intended to save a life or preserve health If injured person asks that you stop helping: then do so promptly Do only what you know how to, dont try things you dont know Help stop bleeding, breathing emergencies Call police, ambulance and let them know where you are, what happened, how many people need help Check again to see if theres anything else you can do explain to the police or medical people what you know, what you have done, and write down what happened, the date, and sign your name.
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Scenario 7: Neighbors
Mr. and Mrs.__________s neighbors seem nice enough and they get along most of the time. They live in a townhouse so noise is sometimes a problem. Mr. and Mrs.__________ are disturbed by the loud music their neighbors play in the daytime and evenings. Their neighbors have complained about the childrens crying at night. Mr. and Mrs.__________ are not sure of the local laws covering noise.
Issue:
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living in a healthy environment, responsibility to respect the freedoms of others
What freedoms do individuals have to enjoy peace and quiet in their home? What are peoples freedoms to enjoy loud music during the day, during the evening, late at night? Does it matter how often this happens? Are disagreements over noise regulated by city bylaws, social convention, or both? What reasons might prevent someone from helping? When the freedom of individuals to enjoy loud music interferes with others freedom to enjoy peace and quiet, what can be done about these conflicts?
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Scenario 7 - Neighbors
Individuals have all the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms only to the extent that these rights and freedoms do not interfere with the rights and freedoms of others. In most towns and cities, city noise bylaws regulate the freedom of individuals. To find out about specific city bylaws, contact your municipal office or the police station in your community.
Scenario 8 - The Tree

To find out about city bylaws and your rights, freedoms and responsibilities as a property owner, contact your municipal offices land use or planning department. Some cities have a restriction on cutting down mature trees, even if the tree is on your property.
Scenario 9 - Garbage
Contact your municipal office to find out about hazardous waste depots and programs in your community.
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Scenario 8: The Tree

Mr. and Mrs.__________ always wanted a garden. But in this home, a large tree shades the yard. So, they decided to have the large tree removed and told their neighbors of the plans. Their neighbors said they liked the tree and would hate to see the tree removed. Mr. and Mrs.__________ felt that since the tree was in their yard, they could do whatever they wanted.
Issue:
The freedom to live in a healthy environment and the responsibility to maintain it
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What freedoms do individuals have to manage their own property? What freedom do others have to preserve a communitys character? Are disagreements over personal freedoms regulated by city bylaws, social conventions or both? What are the responsibilities of the homeowners to maintain the character of the neighborhood? Does the city have any responsibility to make sure trees are protected?
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4. When the freedom of property owners to control their property interferes with the freedom of neighbors to enjoy their property, what can be done about these conflicts?
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To find out about city bylaws and your rights, freedoms and responsibilities as a property owner, contact your municipal offices land use or planning department. Somme cities have a restriction on cutting down mature trees, even if the tree is in your property.
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Scenario 9 Garbage
Mr. and Mrs.__________ wanted to clear out their storage area to add an extra bedroom in their home. They found pails of leftover paint, rusty old cans of chemical cleaners, bottles of insecticide and some unused pastes and powders from the baby room renovations. They packed it all into a cardboard box and left the box out along with their bags of household garbage. A few days later, they noticed that the garbage pick-up took their bags of garbage but left the box of storage room garbage. They mentioned this to their neighbors who then told them about the annual hazardous waste collection and paint exchange program at a nearby fire hall.
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Issue:
The freedom to live in a healthy environment and the responsibility to maintain it
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What freedoms do individuals have to dispose of unwanted material? What are the responsibilities of individuals to ensure that hazardous waste materials do not poison our soil and ground water? What responsibilities do societies have to make sure hazardous waste disposal sites are available to the general public?
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4. What responsibilities does industry have to clearly label and mark hazardous wastes? 5. Are there other products available that are not hazardous chemicals and do not pose a disposal problem for users?
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To find out about city bylaws and your rights, freedoms and responsibilities as a property owner, contact your municipal offices land use or planning department. Somme cities have a restriction on cutting down mature trees, even if the tree is in your property.
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Social Expectations, Freedoms and Responsibilities

Social expectations, freedoms and responsibilities affect all of us both in our individual actions and as members of society. Two examples of social expectations, freedoms and responsibilities are: Being treated, and treating others, with dignity and respect; Living in, and looking after, a clean and healthy environment. Being treated with dignity and respect, and the responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect is one of the most important areas of social expectations, freedoms and responsibilities. It means: Acknowledging the individual, recognizing the accomplishments of the individual and not having certain expectations based on stereotypes; Respecting diversity of cultures, religions, customs, etc.; respecting differences of opinion and freedom of expression making sure that individual freedoms do not interfere with the freedoms of others.
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The freedom to live in a clean and healthy environment implies the responsibility to look after the environment so that others can enjoy it as well. air and water quality standards public health garbage collection local parks household pet control appropriate land use guidelines snow removal parking noise control.
Some of the responsibilities of individuals to ensure a clean and healthy environment:

disposing of dangerous chemicals in a responsible manner; taking initiative in promoting and learning about care of the environment; car-pooling when possible; participating in community recycling programs; volunteering for community clean up programs.
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Suggested activity # 9
Rights of permanent residents:

. Facilitator distributes the Blue pages Its easy to contact your government (from the telephone book) to each group. . Facilitator explains that different levels of the Canadian government provide services that newcomers can access on arrival. . Facilitator explains and writes on the flip chart or board the three levels of government: federal, provincial and municipal. . Facilitator explains that the BLUE PAGES of the telephone book will help them access the services provided by the different levels of government and that they are presented in the BLUE PAGES in the same order. . Participants look for specific services such as Human Resources Development Canada for information on: Immigrant Services Employment, Language classes Immunization, Driver and Vehicle Licensing, Automobile insurance, Health Insurance (Medicare) Private medical insurance in the BLUE PAGES handed out to each group. Legal aid . Participants look into the BLUE PAGES for the following services:
Immigrant services:
. . . . . Can be found under federal and provincial government pages; Check Immigration under Index-Government Listings; It refers you to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada; Call Centre Main Number for information; The number is: 1-888-242-2100.
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Employment:
. . . . Can be found under federal government pages; Check Employment under the Index-Government Listings; You fill find Employment and Insurance and a section number to refer to; This section number (CAN 79) refers to Human Resources Development Canada . There are different numbers for different inquiries: General Employment Inquiries (i.e. Social Insurance card) Job Order Desk Income Security Programs
Language classes:
. . . . . Check under the provincial government pages; Check under the name of the Ministry of Education & Training; Can be found under Education. Call General Information for assistance; The number is: 1-800-387-5514
Immunization/ Other medical services:

. . . . . Look for Immunization in the Index-Government Listings; It refers you to the municipal government pages; Check under Immunization and dial the regional number or,; Check under Health Department; There are different numbers for different services such as: . School Immunization . Parent-Baby Information Line . Multicultural Health Coordinator . Prenatal Classes . Adult Health Programs . AIDS/ Sexual Health Information Line . etc.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing:

. . . . Check under the provincial government pages; Check under Ministry of Transportation; Check under Driver and Vehicle Licensing The number is: 613-731-3731 (for Ottawa residents)
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Automobile insurance:
. For Quebec residents: . Check under provincial government pages; . Look for Assurances in the Alphabetical Index; . You will find Assurance automobile voir Socit de lassurance-automobile du Qubec; . Check under Socit de lassurance-automobile du Qubec; . For information, dial 1-800-361-7620; . If you want to go in person, check the address. There you can get your license plates, drivers license (with your photo) as well as your automobile insurance. . For Ontario residents: . Automobile insurance must be obtained privately; . Check Insurance in the Alphabetical Index (pink-trimmed pages) in the Yellow pages; . There are Insurance Brokers, Insurance consultants, InsuranceGeneral (which offers a wide range of insurance services), etc.; . In the Hull-Ottawa Region Yellow pages, this information can be found in pages 126-127; . You can call or go in person.
Provincial Medicare Plan:

. For Quebec residents: . Check in the provincial government pages; . Look for Assurances in the Alphabetical Index; . You will find Assurance-maladie voir Rgie de lassurancemaladie du Qubec . Check under Rgie de lassurance-maladie du Qubec; . For information, dial 1-800-561-9749; . Application forms to the provincial health care system are also available in pharmacies and medical offices. . For Ontario residents: . . . . Check in the provincial government pages; Look for Health in the Index Government Listings; Check under Health Insurance cards ONT 613; Look under the listing ONT 613 and locate Health Insurance (OHIP); . For General Inquiries, dial 1-800-268-1153 or go in person to the Customer Service address mentioned in the Blue Pages.
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Private Medical Coverage:

. For Canada/Quebec-bound visa holders: . Immigrants have access to free medical coverage from the first day they arrive in the province of Quebec. Although they do not yet have a Quebec medical card, they can present their visa or IMM 1000 document to the medical officer. Coverage is the same as the medical card. . For Canada visa holders: . Immigrants (except for convention refugees) to other provinces must get private medical insurance coverage for their first three months in Canada (or until they receive their provincial Medicare card); . . . . Cannot be found in the provincial, federal or municipal pages; Check in the Yellow pages under Insurance; Check under Insurance-Life & Health; In the Hull-Ottawa Region Yellow pages, this information can be found on page 127; . Check under Insurance-Life & Health; . You can call or go in person.
Legal Aid:
. Can be found in the provincial and municipal government pages; . Check under Legal Department; . The number is: 613-238-7931 (for Ottawa residents)
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Good citizenship means:

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Good citizenship requires:

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Question to be discussed in small groups:

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Why? What influenced your choices?

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small-group activity - scenarios

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Notes on the Scenarios

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Notes on the Scenarios

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Scenario 3: Employment Office

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