Chapter 4 Collective Rights Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Define collective
A
A group that shares or is motivated by a common interest
2
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What is the purpose of collective rights ?
A
- to affirm the collective identity of groups in the society
- to recognize the value and contributions of all three groups (anglophone, francophone, aboriginal peoples)
3
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Define collective rights
A
Rights guaranteed to specific groups in Canada and are protected by Canada’s Constitution
4
Q
Affirm means ….
A
- to acknowledge
- to validate
- to confirm
5
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Entrench/entrenched means …
A
To se in place or establish firmly
Synonyms- established, fixed, secured
6
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Define official language minority
A
A group that speaks one of Canada’s official languages and that does not make up the majority population of a province or territory
Example-Leduc, lac la biche, Bonnyville and St.Paul
7
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What were the French guaranteed ?
A
- Rights to their language and their identity
- free practice of their religion (catholic faith)
- in truth for the oath of allegiance and expansion if the land
