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In the same way that the law protects you from discrimination, the law says you have a | In the same way that the law protects you from discrimination, the law says you have a ''responsibility'' to respect other people’s rights. For example, your right to freedom of religion means you must respect the beliefs of others. | ||
You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights. | You must respect the rights of other people even if you don’t like or don’t approve of those rights. | ||
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<blockquote> '''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of gay couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them.</blockquote> | <blockquote> '''For example''': Irena doesn’t approve of gay couples. Her culture and religion doesn’t accept them. However, in Canada, she cannot discriminate against them.</blockquote> | ||
You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of | You also have responsibilities to the community as a whole. Because you can make use of ''social services'' in Canada, you must pay your share of the taxes that finance those services. | ||
Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities. | Canadian laws aim to balance rights and responsibilities. | ||
