Notwithstanding Clause

Is the Notwithstanding Clause good for Canada?

Write a paragraph response to this question.  Support your answer with at least 3 supporting examples!

The Charter & Equality Rights Discussed

Some opinions on The Charter
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/why-this-year-could-prove-to-be-the-charters-most-controversial/article2403185/

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1162615--canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms-at-30

Equality Rights
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=27b112af-94af-4ab1-8358-df800aecec38



Choose one article

Give a short summary to a learning partner

Answer these questions as you summarize:

Who is involved , What is the main argument, When (give the time frame), Why is this important or not , How does this impact you?  Do you agree or disagree

Intro to Rights & Responsibilities

Read and Answer the following questions:

1. Read pg. 82 & Answer #1 & 2 
2. Answer questions #1-4 pg. 83
3. Read pg. 87 "Teen to appeal transfusion" Answer #1-3

This work should be completed  in class.  I will check it at the start of next class

Current Events

Read the following CBC story and related links:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/09/21/pol-sex-trade-workers-supreme-court-standing-decision.html

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/04/25/ontario-federal-appeal-sex-trade.html

Assignment
1. Summarize the issue explained in the story
2. Who is involved? Name all the "parties involved.  What is each side seeking?
3. Why is this an important issue?
4. What is your opinion on this issue.  Support your opinion with some facts.

Advanced Reading

Please read ahead into Chapter 2.

Enjoy your weekend!

Survivor Island Scenario

You and 4 members of your group have survived a plane crash.  You are on a remote island in the Caribbean.

You have the following items:
70 bottles of water (500ml each)
first aid kit
2 blankets
box of matches
5 chocolate bars
24 bags of snack size peanuts
2 plates, 3 cups, 1 pot, 4 knives, 2 forks

Tour Task
The rescue could take several weeks.  You must survive

1. Decide upon rules that will ensure your survival and increase your chance of rescue.

2. Draft a Code of Rules that will be used to govern your "society"

Things to consider:

Who will be in charge?  How will leaders be chosen?  Will you have a leader?

How will you ensure that members follow the rules?

How will rules be enforced?

Who will enforce the punishments?

Will your rules follow "laws" known to you?  What will be the implcations if you don't follow "laws" once you are rescued?

Refection Questions:

What was the most difficult part of this exercise?

How does this relate to the concepts of the Rule of Law?

What was your biggest learning moment

What is the Law and Why do we need it?

http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/dept-min/pub/just/02.html

The Rule of Law