Chapter 3

Question 1

Suffrage

Answer 1

the right to vote

Question 2

The Canadian Bill of Rights

Answer 2

1960; the first human rights legislation in Canada. Stated that it was illegal to discriminate against people because of sex, race, religion or colour.

Question 3

Canadian Human Rights Act

Answer 3

1985; statue passed in 1977 with the goal of extending the law to ensure equal opportunity to individuals who may be victims of discriminatory practices. Assented in 1977. Citation 1985.

Question 4

Employment Equity

Answer 4

he principle of equal treatment of all employees based on their abilities

Question 5

Collective Rights

Answer 5

First Nation rights that come from having occupied Canada for thousands of years as distinct nations. These rights focus on land and the right to self-government

Question 6

First Nations

Answer 6

a term originated by Native peoples to describe themselves and recognizing that they below to distinct cultural groups with sovereign rights based on being Canada’s first inhabitants

Question 7

Assimilated

Answer 7

absorbed into the prevailing culture; made similar in customs and views. Native people were assimilated into European Canadian society

Question 8

The Indian Act

Answer 8

a Canadian statute that concerns registered Indians, their bands, and the system of Indian reserves. Set out in 1876.

Question 9

Assembly of First Nations

Answer 9

emerged from and replaced the Native Indian Brotherhood, a move to better reflect the diversity of Native people. It is a national lobby organization and represents hundreds of Native communities across Canada.

Question 10

Points System

Answer 10

introduced to assess independent applications for immigration on the basis of education, skills, personal qualities and occupational demand.

Question 11

The Immigration Act

Answer 11

1976; established the basic legal framework for immigration to Canada

Question 12

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Answer 12

2001; built on and replaced the Immigration Act. This act included measures to curb abuse of the system, strengthen sponsorship obligations and streamline the refugee determination process. It also has new selection criteria to attract more skilled and independent immigrants.

Question 13

Child and Family Services Act

Answer 13

1990; protect children from harm, promote the integrity of the family and assure the best interests of children.

Question 14

Guaranteed Annual Income

Answer 14

a set amount of money that all Canadian adults would receive. It would ensure that everyone had enough money to pay for necessities.

Question 15

Social Housing

Answer 15

inexpensive housing for low-income Canadians.