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==Canada's laws==
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Canada's laws express the values and beliefs of Canadian society. They aim to protect individuals and provide stability for society as a whole. They also aim to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes.
===Human rights===
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There are many Canadian laws that protect your rights. Laws about human rights are one example.
==Your responsibilities==
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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.
===Changing the laws===
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If you want a law to change, you can work with other Canadians to seek change through peaceful means. Canadians write letters, organize political protests, work with political parties, or join groups of people who have the same ideas as they do. Working in this way, groups may succeed in persuading the government to change a law. Changing a law takes a lot of time and work but Canadians believe that slow, peaceful change is best.