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Social 30-2 chapter 13. S0 3.6 examine why government practices may not reflect values of liberalism (Canada). In What Ways do the actions of Canada’s government reflect or go against liberal values?. Liberal Democracy in Canada. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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S0 3.6 examine why government practices may not reflect values of liberalism (Canada)
Social 30-2chapter 13
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In What Ways do the actions of Canada’s government reflect or go against liberal values?
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Canada’s political system, widely accepted as being democratic and reflecting the values of liberalism, has also been criticized for not being as democratic as it could be.
We will look at 3 areas of Canadian gov’t that sometimes are criticized for not reflecting liberal principles.
Liberal Democracy in Canada
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CANADA’S CURRENT GG – DAVID JOHNSTON
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The Governor General and Lieutenant-Governors...
Michaelle Jean was appointed governor general by former prime minister Paul Martin.
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Norman KwongAlberta’s 16th lieutenant-governor in 2005.
(essentially the same role as the GG at a provincial level)
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His Honour, Col. (Ret’d) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell was installed as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on May 11,
2010
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The position dates back to 1608 when Samuel de Champlain was appointed to govern New France.
Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy – where we have an elected House of Commons, an appointed Senate, and a governor general.
Canada recognizes the queen as our head of state
Governor General
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Governor General Duties1. To Represent the Crown in Canada2. To represent all Canadians and
support our sovereignty:3. To Celebrate excellence4. To bring Canadians together.
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Guarantees that we have a prime minister and government in place (if PM died)
Appears in Parliament, signs official documents, and meets regularly with the prime minister to encourage, warn, and be consulted
Summons Parliament, reads the Speech from the Throne (sets out the governments program)
Gives Royal assent to bills that have been passed by Parliament, thus making the bills law
1. Represent the Crown
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Acts as Commander-in-chief of the Canadian Forces
Receives prominent guests and foreign leaders and leads delegations to other countries.
2. Represents all Canadians and support our sovereignty
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Presents honours and awards (Order of Canada), decorations for bravery, awards for outstanding achievements (arts, social sciences, sports)
3. To Celebrate Excellence
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Promotes our national identity and unityMeets with Canadians regularly, participates
in community events and listens to concerns of Canadians.
4. To Bring Canadians together
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Dissolve Parliament and call an election in the case of a non-confidence vote.
Other roles of the GG
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GG is appointed by the queen and chosen by the prime minister – no consultation with the public.
Governor General’s position is expensive to maintain
GG’s role is unnecessary and outdated
Criticisms of the GG’s office:
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Do you think that having an appointed governor general to represent a hereditary monarch is representative of liberal values?
Think/Pair/Share...
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The Senate-created in 1867
-appointed upper house by the GG on the advice of the PM
-intended to represent regional and minority interests in Canada
-provides ‘sober second thought’ to bills
-once passed – bill goes for royal assent
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Senators are chosen from the PM not elected by the people, and they can stay until age 75
Senators do not always show up for sessions, and still get paid taxpayers’ money
They just vote the same way as the political party that nominated them
Criticisms of the Senate
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3 proposals for Senate Reform in Canada:
1. Election Vs. Appointment2. Bill C-193. Bill C-20
Read page 344 (figure 13-7) to discuss the Positive and Negative results of Senate Reform
Senate Reform...
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How might Senate reform address values of liberalism?
To what extent do the proposed Senate reforms reflect the values of liberalism?
THINK/PAIR/SHARE
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The USA has a two party system (republicans, democrats).
Canada has a multi-party political system, where each party has a different platform
The Tradition of Political Parties
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1. Representatives must follow the ‘party line’ or platform – known as party solidarity. MP’s can object policy, but they must accept caucus decisions or he/she may be kicked out of the party. Some MP’s have ‘crossed the floor’ of the house of commons
Aspects of Political Parties that may be contrary to liberal values:
David Kilgour – Edmonton mp who crossed the floor to the Liberals, and later became an independant. (opposed the gst)
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2. Majority governments can be somewhat dictatorial. If a party has a large majority, it may not worry about following the will of the people
3. Majority governments, in an attempt to stay in power, may not tackle important issues because they are always worried about not being able to continue governing
4. Lack of transparency – measure of how much the public knows about what the government is doing?
Aspects of Political Parties that may be contrary to liberal values:
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Think of the benefits political parties bring to a democracy. Do any of these benefits reflect liberal values.
If we did not have a multi-party system in Canada, what alternative system could better reflect liberal values?
How does government transparency relate to liberalism?
THINK/PAIR/SHARE
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Chapter 13 – Enhancing Individual Rights and Collective Rights
So 3.7 explore the extent to which governments should promote individual and collective rights (Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Quebec Charter of Human Rights & Freedoms; First Nations, Metis and Inuit rights.
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In What Ways can a democratic government enhance liberal values?
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Unless there are laws in place to guarantee rights and freedoms, they may not be enjoyed by everyone.
In this section we will explore how government works to promote liberal values through legislation:
Liberal Values through Legislation
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Identifies guaranteed rights and freedoms for Canadians
Gives us the freedom to think and act in certain ways and the freedom from the abuses of power by governments.
Guarantees rights and freedoms to males and females and limits the ability of governments to pass laws or take actions that infringe on our civil rights
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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You have the right to freedom of speech, but you do not have the right to make statements that promote hatred against a group of people.
You have the right to be protected against unreasonable search and seizure, but that does not give you the right to refuse to allow security officers to search your luggage before boarding an airplane
Rights have Limits...
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Federal, provincial and territorial governments also have some power in special circumstances to limit some individual rights using what is called the ‘notwithstanding clause’. (allows the government to pass a law that may override a part of the Charter for a limited time – up to 5 years.
Most of the rights in the charter are individual rights, however there are sections of the charter that outline collective rights (Canada’s official languages, minority language education rights, and rights of Aboriginal peoples.
Rights have Limits...con’t
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Individual Rights SummaryFundamental Freedoms
Democratic Rights
Mobility Rights
Legal Rights
Equality Rights
Some Individual Rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (sec 2-15)Page 349
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Voting in Canada was not a guaranteed individual political right
Promoting Political & Economic Rights
Year Who Was Given the right to Vote?1916 Manitoba allows women to vote (1st
prov. In Canada)1918 Women in Federal Elections1920 Universal right except for minorities &
Aboriginal people1948 Minorities1955 Doukhobours1960 First Nations1988 People with mental disabilities1993 Prisoners
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Some say the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not go far enough
UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights promotes life free from poverty and the right to a job and a decent wage.
Canada has signed the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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1975 – Quebec modelled the UN Charter – the Quebec Charter acknowledged the economic rights of the people of Quebec
Quebec Charter promotes fundamental civil and political rights, and prevents discrimination on such grounds as race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, language.
Economic Rights in Quebec
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1988 – aims to preserve and enhance multiculturalism in Canada
Officially recognizes the importance of Canada’s multicultural heritage – preserve and promote.
Recognizes the rights of AboriginalsCanadian citizens have equal rights,
regardless of skin colour, religion, country of birth, ethnic background
Recognizes the rights of ethnic, linguistic, and religious minorities to keep their cultures, languages, and religious practices.
Canada’s Multiculturalism Act
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1971 Trudeau first announced Canada would follow a policy of multiculturalism
Canada’s Multiculturalism Act
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Canada has been shaped by the contributions of people from many different cultures and groups
Canada has a strong commitment to pluralism (diversity of language, beliefs, traditions, values, religions)
Collective rights are based on historical agreements related to the development of Canada
In Canada the term collective rights refers to these legal rights for specific groups under the Charter .
Collective Rights in the Charter
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Collective Right Summary Official Language rights
Right to use English or French in all institutions of parliament and courts
Minority language education rights
Provision of schools and boards for children of Francophone and Anglophone parents in provinces where these official language groups form minority
Aboriginal rights (sec 25)
Do not take away from any aboriginal treaty or other rights of Aboriginals
Aboriginal rights (sec 35)
Land claims and treaty rights for male and female persons
Summary of Collective Rights
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Case Description of the case and ruling
To what extent did the court’s decision reflect modern liberal values?
Sparrow Case
Metis Harvesting Agreement
Supporting Inuit Rights
Landmark Decisions of Aboriginal Rights - divide into 3 groups and report out
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In addition to Aboriginal peoples, Francophone’s and Anglophones possess certain rights as a result of their historic foundations of Canada.
Eg. Manitoba Schools Act in 1890 –abolished French as an official language in Manitoba
Eg. Alberta allows Francophone school boards.
Eg. Charter also applies to the Anglophone minority in Quebec
Collective Rights of Canada’s Official Language Groups