SOME RIGHTS OF CANADIAN CITIZENS

 

 

As a Canadian Citizen you will have some important rights.

 

 

    • Right to vote in elections

    • Right to run as a candidate in elections

    • Right to enter, remain in or to leave Canada

    • Right to live in any province or territory in Canada

    • Minority language educational rights

    • Right to work at the job of your choice

    • Right to be considered first for some jobs (federal government)

    • Right to hold a Canadian passport

    • Legal rights, the right to a fair trial

    • Equality rights, the right to protection against discrimination

    • Right to receive some financial assistance

FREEDOMS

 

    • Religion

    • Thought

    • Speech

    • Peaceful assembly

    • Association

 

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