9,075
edits
Difference between revisions of "Fundamentals of Canadian Law"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m
Fundamentals of Canadian Law (view source)
Revision as of 17:34, 26 April 2022
, 17:34, 26 April 2022no edit summary
Drew Jackson (talk | contribs) m |
Drew Jackson (talk | contribs) m |
||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
When Canada was formed in 1867, the government introduced laws that tried to erase the cultures and ways of life of Indigenous Peoples. Only in recent years have governments recognized how their actions hurt First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. Canadians are continuing a [https://nctr.ca/ process of reconciliation] with these injustices. | When Canada was formed in 1867, the government introduced laws that tried to erase the cultures and ways of life of Indigenous Peoples. Only in recent years have governments recognized how their actions hurt First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. Canadians are continuing a [https://nctr.ca/ process of reconciliation] with these injustices. | ||
===Canada's constitution=== | ===Canada's <span class="noglossary">constitution</span>=== | ||
Canada has a '''constitution'''. It sets out the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. | Canada has a '''<span class="noglossary">constitution</span>'''. It sets out the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society. | ||
The constitution is the highest law in Canada. Governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us. | The constitution is the highest law in Canada. Governments must respect it whenever they pass a law, make a policy, or have day-to-day dealings with us. | ||