This is lesson one of seven about municipal elections that I developed and proposed for Student Vote.
This lesson allows students to explore and identify reasons for participating in democratic elections.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
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The document discusses the tension between individual freedom and the public interest. It notes that while individuals should have freedom of choice, certain moral issues like theft and murder assert duties on society. It also discusses how to determine what constitutes a private matter versus a public issue that could impact others. The document advocates balancing individual liberties with moral principles and considering the effects of one's actions on students or the community.
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This is the seventh and final lesson about municipal elections that I developed and proposed for Student Vote.
This lesson requires students to reflect on their personal priorities and their judgment of each candidate before supporting one individual.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
2010 Ontario Municipal Election Resource for Student Vote - Englishjeremysandor
This is an English version of the Student Vote Education Resource that I developed for elementary and high school teachers for the 2010 Ontario municipal and school board elections.
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This is lesson four of seven about municipal elections that I developed and proposed for Student Vote.
This lesson requires students to explore the composition and function of school boards in Ontario.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
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This is lesson three of seven about municipal elections that I developed and proposed for Student Vote.
This lesson allows students to explore the composition and function of municipal governments in Ontario.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
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Informed participation in local elections is important for democracy. Citizens should understand key issues and candidates' positions. Some issues in municipal and school board elections include funding priorities and needs in the community. It is crucial for voters to identify credible sources of information about issues and candidates' solutions to make an informed choice that reflects their vision for the community's future.
This document discusses approaches to local governance, including traditional and collaborative models. It outlines challenges facing local governments like complex issues and lack of trust. Collaborative governance aims to involve citizens, officials, and organizations in addressing community problems through dialogue. This helps address "wicked" problems with no clear solutions by gaining diverse perspectives. The document provides principles of public engagement, deliberation, and civility to help communities solve issues through respectful collaboration.
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Ethical issues for administrators power point session #4.bb.fa18bruce.miller
The document discusses the tension between individual freedom and the public interest. It notes that while individuals should have freedom of choice, certain moral issues like theft and murder assert duties on society. It also discusses how to determine what constitutes a private matter versus a public issue that could impact others. The document advocates balancing individual liberties with moral principles and considering the effects of one's actions on students or the community.
Municipal Election Lesson 7 - Making Your Decisionjeremysandor
This is the seventh and final lesson about municipal elections that I developed and proposed for Student Vote.
This lesson requires students to reflect on their personal priorities and their judgment of each candidate before supporting one individual.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
2010 Ontario Municipal Election Resource for Student Vote - Englishjeremysandor
This is an English version of the Student Vote Education Resource that I developed for elementary and high school teachers for the 2010 Ontario municipal and school board elections.
Municipal Election Lesson 4 - School Boardsjeremysandor
This is lesson four of seven about municipal elections that I developed and proposed for Student Vote.
This lesson requires students to explore the composition and function of school boards in Ontario.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
Municipal Election Lesson 3 - Municipal Governmentsjeremysandor
This is lesson three of seven about municipal elections that I developed and proposed for Student Vote.
This lesson allows students to explore the composition and function of municipal governments in Ontario.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
Municipal Election Lesson 5 - Local Election Issuesjeremysandor
Informed participation in local elections is important for democracy. Citizens should understand key issues and candidates' positions. Some issues in municipal and school board elections include funding priorities and needs in the community. It is crucial for voters to identify credible sources of information about issues and candidates' solutions to make an informed choice that reflects their vision for the community's future.
This document discusses approaches to local governance, including traditional and collaborative models. It outlines challenges facing local governments like complex issues and lack of trust. Collaborative governance aims to involve citizens, officials, and organizations in addressing community problems through dialogue. This helps address "wicked" problems with no clear solutions by gaining diverse perspectives. The document provides principles of public engagement, deliberation, and civility to help communities solve issues through respectful collaboration.
CivilityCivilDialogueLocalGovt class 11.pptxaryarejal05
This document discusses the importance of civility and civil dialogue in local government. It outlines challenges facing modern local governance, such as complex issues, diverse views, and polarization. It advocates for a collaborative approach where officials, citizens, and organizations work together to address issues. Key aspects of collaborative governance include addressing "wicked problems," meaningful citizen involvement, and framing issues to represent community needs. The document also discusses principles of civil discourse, such as respect, tolerance, compromise and dialogue. It provides examples of how some local governments have successfully engaged citizens and practiced civility.
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The document discusses the importance of racial diversity in social media. It notes that social media platforms currently do not reflect the true racial diversity of society. A lack of representation can negatively impact minority groups and prevent important discussions. The document calls on social media companies to make efforts to increase diversity among their staff and users to foster a more inclusive online environment.
This document provides a 5-step process for requesting an assignment to be written by writers on the HelpWriting.net website:
1. Create an account with a password and valid email.
2. Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, deadline, and attach a sample work.
3. Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications, history, and feedback. Place a deposit to start the work.
4. Receive the paper and ensure it meets expectations, then authorize final payment. Free revisions are provided.
5. Multiple revisions can be requested to ensure satisfaction. Plagiarized work results in a full refund. The website aims to fully meet customer needs
Democracy is a system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them. An advantage is representative decision-making for the majority, while a disadvantage is losing citizen voice after elections. Other forms of government include autocracy, where personal freedoms are lost. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals and compensation, while criminal law addresses crimes like theft and murder. Alternative legal systems include religious law based on ethical codes and Hindu law formerly applied in India. Freedom of speech allows expression without fear but carries responsibilities to be sensitive and thoughtful, without hateful speech. In a college community, examples include student representatives and encouraging feedback.
This document outlines ethical principles for communication from the National Communication Association. It discusses that ethics involves determining what is right and wrong in a situation. The NCA promotes a credo for ethical communication that advocates for truth, honesty, diversity, understanding other views, access to information, caring communication, and avoiding degrading language. It also discusses making ethical decisions around occasion, purpose, content, plagiarism, delivery, and as an audience member. Free speech rights are important but must be balanced with opposing unethical speech respectfully. Overall, communicators should aim to be good people speaking well and making choices that respect and benefit audiences.
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This document discusses responsible citizenship and outlines some of the key characteristics and responsibilities of good citizens. It notes that citizenship involves being a member of a community and working to make that community a better place. Good citizens are aware of their rights and responsibilities, informed about social and political issues, and concerned about others. The document also lists some skills that good citizens possess, such as critical thinking, analyzing information, and participating in discussions. Good citizens are described as open-minded, tolerant, and respectful of justice and democracy. The document concludes by outlining an assignment for students to undertake a 10-hour community service activity and write a reflection on their experience.
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2. Writers submit bids and the client chooses a writer based on qualifications, history, and feedback. The service guarantees original, high-quality work or a full refund.
3. Clients can request revisions to ensure satisfaction with the completed work. The service aims to fully meet client needs.
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This document discusses concepts related to citizenship and outlines an educational session on the topic. It begins by listing the session's learning objectives, which include defining key terms, distinguishing between citizenship and nationality, recognizing the importance of citizenship, and identifying ways of acquiring citizenship. It then provides definitions of citizenship and citizen. It describes the distinction between citizenship and nationality, the importance of citizenship for developing skills and participating in society, and methods of acquiring citizenship such as birthright or naturalization. The document outlines duties of citizens and discusses approaches to teaching global citizenship in nursing education through cultural awareness, compassionate action, and applying knowledge locally and globally.
The core document discusses the core values of community action, including community engagement, solidarity, and citizenship. It identifies five key values: 1) human rights, which are inherent to all people, 2) social justice, which promotes fairness in society, 3) empowerment and advocacy, which gives people authority and promotes their participation, 4) participatory development, which involves community members in development, and 5) gender equality, which promotes equal treatment and opportunities for men and women.
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Project Citizen in Action is a civic education program that promotes competent and responsible civic participation among students, parents, and community members. It engages students in learning how to monitor and influence public policy by identifying a public policy problem in their community, evaluating alternative solutions, proposing their own solution, and developing an action plan to implement it. Students conduct research from various sources and present their findings and policy recommendations in a portfolio.
Civics education is important for the health of democracy and to combat ignorance and delusional thinking, according to a Minnesota Supreme Court Justice. Kids Voting USA brings civics to life by having students participate in mock elections, which increases youth and adult voter turnout. It is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that operates in 27 states and D.C., empowering over 4 million students as future voters through authentic voting experiences.
This document summarizes a class on rhetoric that will be taught. The class will explore the meaning and role of rhetoric in everyday life through lectures and assignments. Students will complete readings and response essays, participate in debates on topics of their choosing, and write a research paper on a politician's use of rhetorical manipulation. The goal is for students to learn how to understand multiple perspectives, think critically about issues, and participate knowledgeably in democratic processes and discussions.
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This document discusses how the skills gained from working as a CA are useful for obtaining other opportunities in professional schools, employment, and volunteer positions. It outlines that these organizations seek skills like communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. The document then reviews the responsibilities of a CA and how the role develops these skills. It also presents career pathways in residence life, student affairs, and related fields, showing positions from entry-level to mid/upper management. Finally, it provides tips for showcasing these skills in a cover letter, resume, and interview.
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This is a French version of the Student Vote Education Resource that I developed for elementary and high school teachers for the 2010 Ontario municipal and school board elections.
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Democratic practices aim to engage diverse perspectives through dialogue, systems thinking, deliberation, and transforming conflict into opportunities for growth. This involves bringing people together to study issues, identify solutions, consider trade-offs, and make decisions through open communication and understanding different viewpoints. The goal is to create more just and inclusive organizations and societies by incorporating informed community members in decision-making processes.
Ul Essay Competition 2015. Online assignment writing service.Megan Williams
The document discusses steps for requesting writing assistance from HelpWriting.net, including creating an account, completing an order form providing instructions and deadlines, reviewing writer bids and qualifications, authorizing payment after receiving a satisfactory paper, and requesting revisions if needed. The company promises original, high-quality work and refunds for plagiarized content.
This document discusses citizenship and civic participation. It begins by defining three types of citizens: rights-based citizens who ensure government protects rights, community-based citizens who ensure all rights are protected, and action-based citizens who help their community meet diverse needs. Students are asked which type they are and if they are a mix. The document then discusses how values and ideologies influence civic views and actions. Students consider issues they feel passionate about and ways to take political action, such as voting, petitioning, or protesting. Effective protest is defined as having many participants, disrupting everyday life, and personal sacrifice. Digital tools for protest are also discussed. The reading assignment is to read about the role of the citizen from the
The document discusses the importance of racial diversity in social media. It notes that social media platforms currently do not reflect the true racial diversity of society. A lack of representation can negatively impact minority groups and prevent important discussions. The document calls on social media companies to make efforts to increase diversity among their staff and users to foster a more inclusive online environment.
This document provides a 5-step process for requesting an assignment to be written by writers on the HelpWriting.net website:
1. Create an account with a password and valid email.
2. Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, deadline, and attach a sample work.
3. Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications, history, and feedback. Place a deposit to start the work.
4. Receive the paper and ensure it meets expectations, then authorize final payment. Free revisions are provided.
5. Multiple revisions can be requested to ensure satisfaction. Plagiarized work results in a full refund. The website aims to fully meet customer needs
Democracy is a system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them. An advantage is representative decision-making for the majority, while a disadvantage is losing citizen voice after elections. Other forms of government include autocracy, where personal freedoms are lost. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals and compensation, while criminal law addresses crimes like theft and murder. Alternative legal systems include religious law based on ethical codes and Hindu law formerly applied in India. Freedom of speech allows expression without fear but carries responsibilities to be sensitive and thoughtful, without hateful speech. In a college community, examples include student representatives and encouraging feedback.
This document outlines ethical principles for communication from the National Communication Association. It discusses that ethics involves determining what is right and wrong in a situation. The NCA promotes a credo for ethical communication that advocates for truth, honesty, diversity, understanding other views, access to information, caring communication, and avoiding degrading language. It also discusses making ethical decisions around occasion, purpose, content, plagiarism, delivery, and as an audience member. Free speech rights are important but must be balanced with opposing unethical speech respectfully. Overall, communicators should aim to be good people speaking well and making choices that respect and benefit audiences.
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This document defines and discusses active citizenship. It describes active citizenship as taking an active role in community affairs at local, national, and international levels. It outlines some key components of citizenship, including human rights, responsibilities, participation, and identity. It also discusses three levels of active citizenship - local, regional/national, and international. Finally, it lists some important skills of citizenship like critical thinking, analyzing information, expressing opinions, and participating in community action.
This document discusses responsible citizenship and outlines some of the key characteristics and responsibilities of good citizens. It notes that citizenship involves being a member of a community and working to make that community a better place. Good citizens are aware of their rights and responsibilities, informed about social and political issues, and concerned about others. The document also lists some skills that good citizens possess, such as critical thinking, analyzing information, and participating in discussions. Good citizens are described as open-minded, tolerant, and respectful of justice and democracy. The document concludes by outlining an assignment for students to undertake a 10-hour community service activity and write a reflection on their experience.
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1. The document discusses an essay writing service jobs application process that involves 5 steps: creating an account, completing an order form, reviewing writer bids and choosing one, authorizing payment after receiving satisfactory work, and requesting revisions if needed.
2. Writers submit bids and the client chooses a writer based on qualifications, history, and feedback. The service guarantees original, high-quality work or a full refund.
3. Clients can request revisions to ensure satisfaction with the completed work. The service aims to fully meet client needs.
This document discusses the goals of citizenship training which are to enable students to make their own decisions, take responsibility for their lives and communities, and be responsible citizens of the United States. It defines citizenship as how people live together locally, nationally, and globally. Democracies need active, informed, and responsible citizens. The values of democracy, justice, equality, and inclusion are important but must be upheld. Being a good citizen means helping make community decisions and participating in local government and community activities.
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The document discusses Bilbo Baggins' transformation in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit". It begins by describing Bilbo as a respectable hobbit who enjoys being at home and does not like adventures. When Gandalf recruits Bilbo for an adventure with dwarves, Bilbo is reluctant but eventually joins. Throughout the adventure, Bilbo transforms, becoming braver and more heroic as he confronts dangers and helps the dwarves. He begins as an unadventurous hobbit and transforms into a hero.
This document discusses concepts related to citizenship and outlines an educational session on the topic. It begins by listing the session's learning objectives, which include defining key terms, distinguishing between citizenship and nationality, recognizing the importance of citizenship, and identifying ways of acquiring citizenship. It then provides definitions of citizenship and citizen. It describes the distinction between citizenship and nationality, the importance of citizenship for developing skills and participating in society, and methods of acquiring citizenship such as birthright or naturalization. The document outlines duties of citizens and discusses approaches to teaching global citizenship in nursing education through cultural awareness, compassionate action, and applying knowledge locally and globally.
The core document discusses the core values of community action, including community engagement, solidarity, and citizenship. It identifies five key values: 1) human rights, which are inherent to all people, 2) social justice, which promotes fairness in society, 3) empowerment and advocacy, which gives people authority and promotes their participation, 4) participatory development, which involves community members in development, and 5) gender equality, which promotes equal treatment and opportunities for men and women.
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Project Citizen in Action is a civic education program that promotes competent and responsible civic participation among students, parents, and community members. It engages students in learning how to monitor and influence public policy by identifying a public policy problem in their community, evaluating alternative solutions, proposing their own solution, and developing an action plan to implement it. Students conduct research from various sources and present their findings and policy recommendations in a portfolio.
Civics education is important for the health of democracy and to combat ignorance and delusional thinking, according to a Minnesota Supreme Court Justice. Kids Voting USA brings civics to life by having students participate in mock elections, which increases youth and adult voter turnout. It is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that operates in 27 states and D.C., empowering over 4 million students as future voters through authentic voting experiences.
This document summarizes a class on rhetoric that will be taught. The class will explore the meaning and role of rhetoric in everyday life through lectures and assignments. Students will complete readings and response essays, participate in debates on topics of their choosing, and write a research paper on a politician's use of rhetorical manipulation. The goal is for students to learn how to understand multiple perspectives, think critically about issues, and participate knowledgeably in democratic processes and discussions.
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Similar to Municipal Election Lesson 1 - Why Vote (20)
This document discusses how the skills gained from working as a CA are useful for obtaining other opportunities in professional schools, employment, and volunteer positions. It outlines that these organizations seek skills like communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. The document then reviews the responsibilities of a CA and how the role develops these skills. It also presents career pathways in residence life, student affairs, and related fields, showing positions from entry-level to mid/upper management. Finally, it provides tips for showcasing these skills in a cover letter, resume, and interview.
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This lesson requires students to investigate the platform and qualities of respective municipal and school board candidates.
Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
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Please refer to Municipal Election Lessons Additional Resources for references and supporting information.
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The document provides a list of additional resources related to lessons on civic engagement and government in Canada, including:
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- Questions for students to reflect on topics like voting, democracy, responsibilities of government.
- Tools for teachers like websites for creating presentations, mind maps, and assessing literacy.
1. Big Idea:
Informed participation in local government both stimulates and upholds the principles of
democracy.
Essential Question:
What are the characteristics of an informed Canadian citizen participating in a municipal election or
school board election?
Why Vote? Voter Turnout & Our Right and Responsibility to Vote
Elections enable all citizens to have a voice in the values and actions that will shape their
community’s future.
Hook 5-10 min.
Watch a video clip from The Rick Mercer Report: “Rick’s Rant – Voting 101.” As a class, create an
outline detailing the important points of the video clip.
Essential Learning 20-40 min.
1. The video clip focuses on voting in elections. As a class, define the term “election” and give
examples of elections in which you have participated, the outcomes of these elections, and your
perceptions of these experiences. Identify the date and type of upcoming elections in your
community.
2. Using Handouts 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3, work in pairs to justify why voting should be considered both
a right and a responsibility for Canadians. Share your conclusions with the class.
3. The video clip questions politicians’ consideration of students during election campaigns. Using
Handouts 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, and websites suggested by your teacher, summarize how students
can have a voice in your community. Share your conclusions with the class.
4. From this set of activities, review what you have discussed and learned about the importance of
participating in elections.
Extended Learning 25-45 min.
Option A:
Begin the construction of a portfolio in which assignments, news articles, campaign information,
and reflections can be kept to demonstrate your knowledge and thoughts about democracy and
about the upcoming municipal and school board elections. Consider whether your portfolio will be
in physical or digital format.
Option B:
Brainstorm characteristics of an effective democracy, and use these characteristics to arrange a
series of images that depict effective democracy in a community. Add captions to explain how
effective democracy is being represented in each image. Consider composing your own images,
collecting images from print media, or creating a digital gallery using Flickr.
Option C:
Brainstorm qualities of a healthy democracy, and use these characteristics to explain what a
healthy democracy looks like. Consider framing your explanation as a dramatic presentation,
essay, news article, oral presentation, poster, or in another manner approved by your teacher.
Option D:
Writing from the point of view of a teacher, mayor, or school board trustee addressing parents at
your school, compose a letter or speech explaining why it is important for students to learn about
elections. Consider performing this dialogue or sharing it with your family.
2. Key Terms
action; community; constitution; democracy; election; informed; participation; principle;
responsibility; right; value; youth turnout
Essential Questions
Why should voting be considered both a right and a responsibility?
How can I “have a voice” in my community?
What are the characteristics of a democracy?
Why should I pay attention to elections now if I cannot legally vote?
Teacher Preparation
Ensure access to “Voting 101” online video
Select teaching strategies for essential learning activities
Make class copies of required handouts
Book computer lab, if desired
Preview websites to be used for class activities, if desired (see chapter on Additional Resources)
Select extended learning activity and teaching strategies, if desired
Assessment
Students should provide evidence that they are able to clearly define and give examples of rights,
responsibilities, and democracy and that they are able to articulate why democracy is personally
significant.
3. Handout 1.1: Democracy Definitions
Complete the following statements. You may need the help of a friend, dictionary, or
encyclopedia.
An election is
Examples of elections I have participated in are
The next elections occurring in my community will be
A democracy is
A dictatorship is
A direct democracy is
An example of direct democracy is when
A representative democracy is
An example of representative democracy is
A right is
A responsibility is
A community is
Complete Handout 1.2 before completing these last two statements.
Voting is a right and a responsibility because
An election is
4. Handout 1.2: Rights & Responsibilities
Consider the pros, cons, and responsibilities that go along with being granted certain rights. Using
the first row as an example, complete the table below. Use the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms as well as the information that you have recorded above to brainstorm reasons why
voting is a right and a responsibility. Use your notes to summarize why voting is both a right and a
responsibility.
Right Pro Con Responsibility
You have the right to It is important to have Sometimes friends can You must stay true to
choose your own good friends you trust pressure you to do yourself and make
friends at school things you would not decisions based on
otherwise do your own comfort and
not somebody else’s
You have the right to You must be respectful You must take into
speak in class of others and consideration the
determine if your appropriateness or
opinions can be hurtful truthfulness of
to others opinions you hold
when sharing those
opinions in class
You have the right to a You can take risks,
safe classroom push yourself to be the
best you can be, and
you will not be bullied
or made fun of by
others
What is a right that
you have at home, at
school, or with
friends?
What is your right
regarding voting?
5. Handout 1.3: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Fundamental Fundamental rights include: the freedom of conscience and religion*;
Rights freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression, including freedom of
the press and other media**; freedom of peaceful assembly***; and
freedom of association.****
Democratic Democratic rights include: the right for every Canadian, 18 years of age or
Rights older, to vote in an election, to be a candidate; the requirement that no
government will continue for longer than five years without holding an
election; and that these governments meet at least once every year to
pass laws.
Mobility Mobility rights include: the right of every Canadian to choose to work and
Rights live in any province or territory in Canada; and the right of every Canadian
to live in, leave, and re-enter Canada whenever he or she chooses.
Legal Legal rights guarantee that Canadians, when arrested, must: be told of
Rights their right to see a lawyer; be tried within a reasonable amount of time;
and be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Equality It is against the law in Canada to discriminate against any Canadian on the
Rights basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, or mental
or physical ability.
Official Languages All Canadians have the right to use either English or French in
Of Canada communications with Canada’s federal government and some of Canada’s
provincial governments.
Minority Language This right guarantees that French and English minorities in every province
Education Rights have the right to be educated in their own language.
* This means that Canadians are free to worship the religion of their choice or to not worship at all.
** This means that unless the media report something that is untrue, the media cannot be
prevented from reporting anything that happens inside Canada.
*** This means that Canadians can meet as a group in private or public provided that it is done so
in a non-violent and peaceful way.
**** This means that Canadians have the right to associate or befriend anyone they choose and
the government does not have the right to limit these associations.
6. Handout 1.4: A Voice in My Community
Use the provided resources to come up with ways that you can have a voice in your community.
From this source of I learned that there is a need Therefore, I can have a voice in
information… for… my community by…
I learned that other students
have…
7. Handout 1.5: Municipal Election Turnout
A total of 3,125,883 of the 8,098,294 qualified electors in the municipalities participating in the
Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario survey voted in the November
2006 municipal elections. This yields a weighted average turnout rate of 38.6%. The simple
average rate, calculated by adding up all the individual turnout rates and dividing this by the total
number of municipalities participating in the survey, was 41.9%. The discrepancy is explained by
the fact that smaller municipalities generally had higher turnout rates than more populous ones.
The table below shows the simple averages by population size.
The highest municipal turnout rate was 80.3%, the lowest, 7.8%.
% Turnout by Population in 2006 Municipal Election
8. Handout 1.6: Provincial & Federal Election Turnout
Historical Voter Turnout in Ontario Provincial General Elections Since 1971
General Date Number of Total Voter % of Eligible Voters List
Election No. Seats Turnout
29 1971 - 10 - 21 117 3 310 776 73.5
30 1975 - 09 - 18 125 3 324 334 67.8
31 1977 - 06 - 09 125 3 361 433 65.6
32 1981 - 03 - 19 125 3 203 281 58.0
33 1985 - 05 - 02 125 3 662 133 61.5
34 1987 - 09 - 10 130 3 803 969 62.7
35 1990 - 09 - 06 130 4 070 654 64.4
36 1995 - 06 - 08 130 4 200 522 63.0
37 1999 - 06 - 03 103 4 430 611 63.0
38 2003 - 10 - 02 103 4 528 167 56.8
39 2007 - 10 - 10 107 4 457 829 52.1
Turnout by Age Group in the 2004 and 2006 Federal General Elections
9. Handout 1.7: Volunteering in Ontario
% Volunteers by Type of Volunteer Activity
% of Volunteering Population and Average Hours Volunteered by Type of Organization
% Volunteers Reporting Motivations for Volunteering