Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Test November 13

Themes to consider:


  • Canada's Legal Heritage/Historical Roots
    • Common Law 
    • British & other influences 
  • Rule of Law
  • Sources of Law
  • Categories of Law
    • Public & Private 
    • International 
  • Charter of Rights & Freedoms
    • Fundamental Freedoms
    • Supremacy of Parliament 
    • Case Studies 
    • Limitations to our Rights 
    • Notwithstanding Clause 
  • Human Rights
    • Jurisdiction  

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Mr. B is Away!

Hello Students!

Sorry for any confusion today while I was away.  I forgot to give Mr. D  a heads up about class.

It sounds like things did eventually get organized  - thanks to Mr. D for stepping up!

For next class, I will have a package of case studies related to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for you to complete.

Please pick  a partner, read the cases and answer the questions attached to each case.

We we will review your responses as a class next week.

Also be reminded that we have a test on the first unit of study on November 2nd.  See the previous post for a summary of topics

Hope all is well - see you next week!


Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Legal & Equality Rights

Add you group information to the following Google Doc

Legal & Equality Rights

Upcoming Test

Our unit test will be on November 2nd 

Themes to consider:


  • Canada's Legal Heritage/Historical Roots
    • Common Law 
    • British & other influences 
  • Rule of Law
  • Sources of Law
  • Categories of Law
    • Public & Private 
    • International 
  • Charter of Rights & Freedoms
    • Fundamental Freedoms
    • Supremacy of Parliament 
    • Case Studies 
    • Limitations to our Rights 
    • Notwithstanding Clause 
  • Human Rights
    • Jurisdiction  


Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Notwithstanding Clause

Is the Notwithstanding Clause good for Canada?

Write a paragraph response to this question.  Support your answer with at least 3 supporting examples!


The Charter & Equality Rights Discussed

Some opinions on The Charter
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/why-this-year-could-prove-to-be-the-charters-most-controversial/article2403185/

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1162615--canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms-at-30

Equality Rights
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=27b112af-94af-4ab1-8358-df800aecec38



Choose one article

Give a short summary to a learning partner

Answer these questions as you summarize:

Who is involved , What is the main argument, When (give the time frame), Why is this important or not , How does this impact you?  Do you agree or disagree

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Intro to Rights & Responsibilities

Read and Answer the following questions:


  1. Read pg. 82 & Answer #1 & 2 
  2. Answer questions #1-4 pg. 83
  3. Read pg. 87 "Teen to appeal transfusion" Answer #1-3
This work should be completed  in class.  I will check it at the start of next class