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Review Package for Social 9 –9.1.4-5

Students will:

9.1.4 examine the structure of Canada’s federal political system by exploring and reflecting

upon the following questions and issues:

• How are laws passed in the federal political system? (PADM)

• What is the relationship between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of Canada’s

federal political system? (PADM)

• What processes are used to determine Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators? (PADM)

• To whom are Members of Parliament and Senators accountable? (PADM, C)

• What is the role of political parties within Canada’s federal political system? (PADM, C)

• What is the role of the media in relation to political issues? (PADM, C)

• How do lobby groups impact government decision making? (PADM, C)

• To what extent do political and legislative processes meet the needs of all Canadians?

(PADM, C)

9.1.5 analyze the role that citizens and organizations play in Canada’s justice system by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• How do citizens and organizations participate in Canada’s justice system (i.e., jury duty,knowing the law, advocacy, John Howard Society, Elizabeth Fry Society)? (C, PADM)

• What are citizens’ legal roles and their responsibilities? (C, PADM)

• What is the intention of the Youth Criminal Justice Act? (C, PADM)

Chapter 1

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.

1. Canada is a constitutional monarchy which means the head of state is the King or Queen.

2. The monarch’s representative for Canada is the Governor General. In Alberta the monarchy is represented by the Lieutenant General.

3. The Governor General and the Lieutenant General are appointed by the Prime Minister or Premier on the recommendation of the Queen.

4. The Governor General has the power to appoint the Prime Minister, who is usually the leader of the political party that holds the most seats in the House of Commons.

5. The Premier or Prime Minister generally acts on the advice of the Governor General or Lieutenant Governor.

6. No Bills get passed without the royal assent from the Governor General or the Lieutenant Governor.

7. The three branches of government are the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and the Supreme Court.

8. Parliament is the Legislative Branch.

9. Parliament is made up of the Governor General, House of Commons and the Senate.

10. The Senate is the principal law-making body in Canada.

11. Members of the House of Commons are appointed to their position on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

12. Members of Parliament are elected by the constituents within a certain area called a riding. There are 308 ridings.

13. The Senate can introduce legislation that does not involve finances.

14. The Senate rarely rejects a Bill sent from the House of Commons. It may stop Bills from becoming law by not adopting them prior to the end of a session. If this happens the Bill simply dies.

15. Senate reform which allows the election of Senators can only happen if the constitution is changed through with the agreement of the federal government and all of the provinces.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. Correct false statements.

1. Bill C-16 sets each general election date on the third Monday in October, four calendar years in the future. Opposition parties will still have the power to force an election earlier than the fixed date if a minority government is defeated in a confidence vote.

2. Canada has a “first past the post” system in which the candidate in an electoral district with the most votes wins the seat.

3. Under proportional representation, the number of seats given to a particular party is determined by the percentage of the popular vote which the party receives.

4. A majority government is when a party wins the most seats, but less than the other parties combined.

5. Support from an opposition party/parties is essential to keep a minority government in power.

6. The Executive Branch of government includes the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Ministers who are responsible for government departments.

7. Most Bills are introduced by the Cabinet.

8. A cabinet government is when two or more parties combine to form a government, usually with enough seats to form a majority.

9. Except in exceptional circumstances, the Governor General asks the leader of the party that won the most seats to form the next government.

10. The Alberta Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over all areas of the law and is the final court above all other Canadian courts.

11. The Supreme Court has a Chief Justice and eight other judges.

12. The Supreme Court Act requires that at least three judges come from Quebec.

13. The Legislative Branch can rule a decision by the Supreme Court unconstitutional.

14. A Bill has three readings in the Senate, three in the House of Commons and is studied by committees before it is signed into law by the Governor General.

15. Canada’s constitution is supreme above all branches of government, outlines our governance structure, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the separation of powers between the provinces/territories and the federal government and ways for amending the constitution.


1. Because of the electoral process there is no guarantee that all minorities will be represented in the House of Commons. The Senate helps ensure that minority interests and rights will be reflected in legislation.

2. There is a movement that wants to reform the Senate and have its’ members elected.

3. The Senate represents each of the regions of Canada almost equally, regardless of the population in each area. This means that the region with the most people cannot be more powerful than any of the other regions, and decisions are more balanced across the country.

4. The House of Commons has more seats than the Senate and therefore fewer people represent each region in the Senate.

5. Members of Parliament are appointed to the House of Commons.

6. The Executive Branch makes sure that the rights of all Canadians are respected.

7. Making Canada’s government more accountable contributes to the good government for all Canadians.

8. During the process of passing a law there is an opportunity for people of many perspectives and views to provide their ideas and opinions during the committee stage which occurs in both the Senate and House of Commons.

9. Since First Nations people are spread out across Canada, it is easy to elect a First Nations MP.

10. Some members of First Nations equate voting with assimilation with a system that does not reflect their beliefs, and therefore refrain from voting.

11. Generally speaking, politicians try to keep their relationship with the media in good shape because they rely on the media to connect with the people and get their messages out to the public.

12. Canadian’s are able to obtain a great amount of knowledge as they rely on just a few news sources and are therefore able to focus on certain issues.

13. A lobbyist is someone hired by a group to influence MP’s and government officials.

14. The Federal Accountability Act introduced rules that excused lobbyists from having to document which MP’s and government officials they meet with.

15. Because lobby groups work for the common good they are affordable to all special interest groups.

(This is Paul Steckle, a farmerfrom Zurich, Ontario, who was amember of parliament from1993 to 2006.)

(Nancy Karetak-Lindellis of Inuit ancestryand was first electedas the member ofparliament forNunavut in 1997.)

(Vivian Barbot, a politician from Montréal, was born in Haiti. She was an elected amember of parliament in 2006.)

(Nancy Karetak-Lindell is of Inuit ancestry and was first elected as the member of parliament for Nunavut in 1997.)

(The politicians in this photograph set down principles that continue toshape governance in Canada today. In many ways, though, Canada isgoverned differently todaythan in 1867.)

16. View the above photographs on pages. then answer the following question:

Based on the photographs what evidence can you identify that Governance in Canada has changed since 1867?

17. Consider the following factors:

· The requirements of the position and who is best qualified based on skills and experience to fill it

· Representation of the different regions of Canada

· Allegiance to the party and its leader

· Personal opinion of the person

· Balance of gender, ethnicity, language and age of members

These factors are MOST likely to be taken into account when the Prime Minister is choosing

a. a member of the Supreme Court

b. the Governor General

c. a cabinet minister

18. Read the following quotes.

An MP has many roles - being a legislator, being a voice for your constituents. Working on behalf of my constituents takes up most of my time. As a First Nations MP, a key responsibility is to make sure legislation addresses the issues of the Aboriginal communities out there.

Gary Merasty MP

The first responsibility is to the constituents who elected the MP. The MP represents them in formulating policies and by assisting them with services provided by the government of Canada.

An MP’s second responsibility is to the work of parliament. Whether you are in government or opposition, you have an important role to perform.

Deepak Obhrai MP

What are the two key responsibilities of an MP according to these two members of Parliament? Support your answer with quotes from the above sources.

19. Examine the chart “Results, 2006 Federal Election: Calgary East”.

How much of the popular vote did the Green Party receive?

How much of the vote did the Communist party receive?

How many votes did Patrick Arnell get?

Read the following quotes:

SPEAKER ONE

It is important that minority interests and rights be reflected in legislation. Because of the electoral process there is no guarantee that all minorities will be represented by members of parliament. All Canadians, including minorities, the poor, the elderly, must be treated equally. Since members do not have to be re-elected, there could be a better chance that they will make the “right” decision and not the “politically expedient” one.

SPEAKER TWO

The institution is illegitimate and ineffective as they are selected and not elected. Its members are nothing but political hacks and people who are being rewarded for service to the Prime Minister. It is almost impossible to get rid of an ineffective member until they are retired. Members should be elected with equal representation across the provinces.

SPEAKER THREE

The institution represents each region of Canada almost equally regardless of the population in each area. This means that the region with the most people cannot be more powerful than any of the other regions, and the decisions are more balanced across the country.

20. The speakers are referring to

a. the Supreme Court

b. the Senate

c. the cabinet

21. Which speakers are MOST likely to agree with each other?

a. one and two

b. two and three

c. one and three

22. What would be the most appropriate title for the two charts?

a. Representation by Population in Federal Elections

b. Representation in the House of Commons vs the Senate

c. Representation By Majority and Minority Government

23. The cartoon is criticizing:

a. the decision of the Prime Minister to appoint members of the Senate during the busy Christmas season to avoid public notice.

b. the fact that promises to change the Senate, such as having elected Senators, is not being pursued.

c. the police are failing to carry out the duties of the judicial branch and ignoring their constitutional duty.

24. Accountable is defined as being answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent. What is the MOST likely result of making Canada’s government more accountable?

a. hardworking and competent people being appointed to the Senate.

b. greater freedom of the press.

c. good government for all Canadians.

25. As a result of the “sponsorship scandal” the government passed a law in response to the issues raised by the scandal. The issues included:

-responsible and accountable spending by the government

-protection for government employees who “blow the whistle” on wrongdoing within the civil service (employees of the government)

-more information about the activities of lobbyists

What was the name of this law?

a. Federal Responsibility Act

b. Federal Governing Act

c. Federal Accountability Act

26. Citizens are MOST likely to influence a Bill during which part of the legislative of the process?

a. a reading in the House of Commons

b. the committee stage

c. when it is in the Senate

27. Read the following factors and identify which group is alienated from government and the political process.

· the people are so spread out across Canada, it can be difficult to elect a representative

· people equate voting with assimilation with a system that does not reflect their beliefs

· historically the group have been excluded from the decision making process

a. Anglophones

b. First Nations

c. Quebecois

28. Consider the following points and then answer the following question.

· different perspectives on issues because of the various media sources

· reliance on just a few media sources for their information results in failure to see all sides of the issue

· a number of sources to draw on to get a valid, balanced picture of an issue

· a Canadian analysis of world and national events that provides an alternative to the American perspective and focus

These factors deal with the question of:

a. how the variety of Canada’s media affects the way Canadians deal with issues.

b. how may Canadian’s use the media to maintain culture and identity.

c. how politicians find it necessary to use the media.

Read the following quotes about lobby groups

SPEAKER A

Because they are often powerful and well funded, lobbyists may influence government decisions to the detriment or benefit of Canadians, depending on the group’s goals.

SPEAKER B

Lobbyists may advocate on behalf of citizen’s interests and the common good.

SPEAKER C

Since lobbyists are usually very well informed about their field or industry or cause, they can help point governments in the right direction, or stress where the problems are and suggest alternative courses of action.

SPEAKER D

Some special interest groups can afford to hire lobbyists, while others cannot. This means that the government may not be getting a balanced view of the issue. Also, Canadians may believe that the government will make decisions not in the interest of the public good.

29. These factors deal with the question of:

a. how lobbyists affect political decision making and the lives of Canadians

b. why the oil sands became a focus of lobbying by different groups

c. in order to be just laws must be fair and equitable

30. Which of the speakers is LEAST likely to agree with each other?

a. A and C

b. B and C

c. C and D

Review Package for Social 9 –9.1.6

Students will

9.1.6 Assess, critically, the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the legislative process in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• In what ways has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms fostered recognition of

Individual rights in Canada? (PADM, I)

• How does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms support individuals in exercising their rights? (PADM, C, I)

• In what ways has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected conditions in the workplace (i.e., issues of gender, age, race, religion)? (PADM, I, C)

• What is the relationship between the rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the responsibilities of Canadian citizens? (PADM, C)

For each of the statements below, indicate whether the statement is true or false. For false statements, rewrite it to make it true.

1) The freedom of expression is a democratic right.

2) The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada’s constitution.

3) Under no circumstances can the rights of Canadians be restricted.

4) Recent immigrants to Canada are not protected by the Charter.

5) Mobility Rights allow Canadians to move freely in order to seek employment.

6) Citizens have the right to vote for a new government at LEAST every two years.

7) Equality Rights refers to the right to a fair trial within a reasonable amount of time.

8) The right to vote is considered a fundamental freedom.

9) Labour unions are allowed to exist because they reflect one of our fundamental freedoms.

10) Canada’s labour laws indicate that citizens must retire at age 65.

11) The provinces may not have laws that contradict the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

12) Citizens may not challenge or question restrictions to their rights.

13) The internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII is an example of an infringement of mobility and legal rights.

14) Many provinces have passed laws forcing people to retire at age 65.

15) The purpose of the charter of Rights and Freedoms is to limit what government can do.

16) The Freedom to associate with any person or group is not protected under the Charter.

For each question, indicate the best response.

Use the source to respond to the questions.

The issue being raised in the above cartoon is:

a) Gender equality in the workplace

b) differences between genders in regards to environmental concerns

c) discrimination based on social status

(Food Ads Bad for Kids, Expert WarnsExperts suggest marketing food to children is a powerful and dangerous tool. They say there is an important link between advertising junk food to youth and unhealthy eating habits. Children have their own spending money and they influence family purchases-two reasons marketers are interested in advertising to children, says Jordan Label, show teaches at the Cornell School of Hotel administration. But advertising to children has also caught the interest of law-makers because children are at risk, he said. “Until the age of 9, children cannot tell the difference between commercial and regular programming,” Label said. --Adapted from an article by Charlie Fidelman)

How might the Charter of Rights and Freedoms affect decisions about advertising to children?

a) Freedom of expression would be restricted for the protection of children.

b) Freedom of expression CANNOT be restricted, ever.

c) Freedom of expression has nothing to do with advertising.

(Dr. Olive Dickason is a distinguished Métis historian and Professor. She taught at the University of Alberta from 1985 to 1992. The University of Alberta was going to force her to retire at age 65. )

Professor Dickason has the right to protection under the Charter based on :

a) Freedom of Religion

b) Freedom of Expression

c) Freedom from Discrimination

Under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which Freedom is granted only to citizens?

a) Fundamental Rights

b) Democratic Rights

c) Mobility Rights

(Always Open: 24-7Have you ever spent a Sunday afternoon shopping? For many of your parents, that simply wasn’t an option. Until 1985, the Lords’ Day Act made it illegal for most Canadian businesses to open on Sunday. The law upheld the Christian Sabbath, or day of rest. In May 1982, three months after the Charter of Rights and Freedoms became part of Canada’s constitution, Calgarys’ BIG M Drugmart deliberately opened for business on a Sunday to challenge The Lord’s Day Act. It deliberately broke the law to make a point.When the challenge came before the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court overturned the law. -adapted from Issues for Canadians)

In the case above, it was found that the Lord’s Day Act violated Canada’s Fundamental Right to freedom of:

a) Conscience and Religion

b) Mobility

c) Self- monitoring

Review Package for Social 9 9.1.7

9.1.7 assess, critically, how the increased demand for recognition of collective rights has impacted the legislative process in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• In what ways has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms fostered recognition of collective rights in Canada? (PADM, I)

• In what ways does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms meet the needs of Francophones in minority settings? (I, PADM)

• To what extent does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms meet the needs of Francophones in Québec? (PADM, I, C)

• To what extent should federal and provincial governments support and promote the rights of

official language minorities in Canada? (PADM, I, C)

• How does the Indian Act recognize the status and identity of Aboriginal peoples?

(PADM, I, C)

• How does legislation such as Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 recognize the status and identity of Aboriginal peoples? (I, PADM, LPP)

• How do governments recognize Métis cultures and rights through legislation (i.e., treaties, governance, land claims, Métis Settlements in Alberta)? (PADM, I, CC, LPP)

1. Anglophones, Francophones, Aboriginals, Metis all have

a. special privileges

b. collective rights

c. language rights

2. These are for

a. economic reasons

b. as long as they remain the majority of the population

c. historical and constitutional reasons

3. At one time the government wanted to________ First Nations.

a. assimilate

b. emancipate

c. electorate

4. A/an ____ describes a principle or condition that must be followed.

A/a ____ describes objectives of the government in upholding the law.

a. attribute, goal

b. law, policy

c. regulation, system

5. “Citizen plus” is a term used to describe First Nations peoples because they have both ____ and collective rights.

a. tradition

b. legal

c. individual

6.______ in Alberta are an official language minority.

a. Francophones

b. Cree

c. Ukrainians

7.Which province was established as a bilingual province, with education rights for Catholics and Protestants with Métis land rights?

a. Quebec

b. Manitoba

c. Alberta

8.Which of the following were recognized in 1982 as one of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples, but not considered a First Nations?

a. Inuit

b. Métis

c. Haida

9. Which of the following are considered by First Nations to be historic, binding, legal documents that help preserve their culture and status?

a. the numbered treaties

b. the 1982 constitution

c. the 1775 land agreement

10. A document that can be exchanged for land is a

a. patriate

b. annuity

c. scrip

11. Which of the following characteristics make Canada unique?

a. collective rights, official languages, bilingual and unilingual provinces

b. individual rights, collective rights, bilingual provinces

c. collective rights, individual rights, unilingual provinces

12.____________ were used as a way to assimilate and educate First Nations peoples.

a. Provincial universities

b. Residential schools

c. Language laws

13.Under the __________ the Canadian government appointed ________ to run the reserves without consulting First Nations peoples.

a. Indian Act, Indian Agents

b. Numbered Treaties, Elders

c. First Nations Law, Bureaucrats (government workers)

14.The First Nations negotiated the Numbered Treaties

a. so they could own the land they live on

b. to give most of the land to settlers from Europe

c. to have the land shared between First Nations and non-first nations

15.Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The terms of the Numbered treaties were the same for each Treaty.

b. First Nations people believe that the government has kept its side of the bargain

c. First nations and non-First nations have different interpretations of the Treaties

16.The Numbered Treaties :

a. confirmed the governments duty to protect the collective rights of First Nations

b. was designed to uphold the individual rights of First Nations peoples

c. first appeared in the British North America Act of 1867

17.Which of the following statements regarding the Indian Act is true?

a. The Act was originally designed to protect the traditional identity of First Nations.

b. The Act defines who may be registered as a “status Indian” with Treaty rights. Thus, the government-not First Nations-decides who has these rights.

c. The act remains in force today and has not been revised.

18.Under the Act officials were created for each reserve with the power to decide individually how the government should fulfill its duties. What was a result of this decision?

a. The officials gathered to determine as a group what treaty rights should be.

b. The government officials decided that it would be better to allow First Nations to have self-government.

c. There were many interpretations of what treaty rights meant on a case by case basis.

19. To assimilate is to become part of a different cultural group. One way the government wished to have First Nations assimilate was

a. convince First nations peoples that Canada’s system of government was much better than the alternative system in the U.S.

b. to place First Nations children in residential schools

c. deny First Nations collective rights until they accepted a Eurocentric lifestyle

· Treaties 6,7 and 8

· Minority Language Education

· Indian Act

· Official Bilingualism

· Manitoba Act

· Section 35, Constitution Act

The laws listed above all

a. affirm collective rights

b. are provincial laws

c. focus on the rights of First Nations

What do Francophone students in Alberta and Anglophone students in Quebec have in common?

a. they receive funding from the federal government

b. they are official language minorities

c. they must study both official languages in high school

Under Section 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

a. A French-speaking or English-speaking minority population of sufficient size in any province has the right to publically funded schools that serve their language community.

b. in order to preserve the status of the French language in Canada, Quebec may choose not to provide public funding for English language schools.

c. the federal government is required to publically funds schools that provide instruction in either official language.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms establishes the languages of First Nations, English and French as official languages.

b. The rights of Francophones to their language and identity was not recognized until the 1982 constitution.

c. New Brunswick is an officially bilingual province.

Canada’s Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau sought to patriate Canada’s constitution in

a. 1763

b. 1867

c. 1982

In 1977, Quebec’s government passed Bill 101 (Charter of the French Language). It was designed to protect and promote the use of French language in Quebec. It made French the language of government and the everyday language of work, education and business. Under this Bill, commercial (business) signs could only use French and Francophones and immigrants in Quebec were required to attend Francophone schools. Anglophones businesses and people wishing to have their children educating in English, challenged the law

a. under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

b. in the House of Commons and the Senate

c. in the executive branch of government

Which of the following statements regarding the ruling by the Supreme Court on Bill 101 is FALSE?

a. The law can require signs to use French but cannot prohibit the use of English in addition.

b. Francophone parents do not have the right to educate their children in Anglophone schools, since this violates the intent of section 23 to protect Francophone identity as a minority culture in Canada. Immigrant parents have this right, if their children have already received some education in English.

c. The law cannot require French to be more prominent than English as this violates Anglophone’s rights to equality in all provinces of Canada.

Which of the following peoples did not have historic treaties with Canada’s government?

a. Anglophones

b. Métis

c. Francophones

These people were granted the right to fish and hunt without a license in 2003 by

a. the Supreme Court

b. the federal government

c. the government of Alberta

Review Package for Social 9 - 9.18

9.1.8 assess, critically, how legislative processes attempt to address emerging issues of

immigration by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• What factors influence immigration policies in Canada (i.e., economic, political, health,security)? (C, ER, PADM)

• How are changes to Canadian policies on immigration and refugees a reflection of worldissues? (PADM, GC, C, I)

• What impact does increasing immigration have on Aboriginal peoples and communities?

(C, I, GC, PADM)

• How are provincial governments able to influence and implement immigration policies?

(PADM, GC)

• How is the implementation of immigration policies in Québec an attempt to strengthen the French language in North America? (PADM, GC, C, I)

• What is the relationship between immigration policies in Canada and the rights guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? (I, PADM)

• To what extent does Canada benefit from immigration? (GC, PADM)

Section 1: Multiple Choice

1. Regarding Canada's immigration policies, Aboriginal People are:

A) neutral because immigrants to Canada have little or no impact on the opportunities available to the First Nation communities or their quality of life.B) 'anti-immigration' because they feel that immigrants are taking opportunities and resources that Aboriginal communities need and have a right toC) supportive of Canada's immigration policies because their worldview holds that land is to be shared and their collective rights shield them from any negative aspects of immigration.D) against immigrants entering Canada because they feel that those people not born in Canada are not people of the Creator.

2. Canada's immigration and refugee policies have changed over time because:

A) the people of Canada really like and appreciate the diversity that comes from having many immigrants and refugees come to Canada.B) Canada's has realized that Canada needs to limit the degree to which we are a multicultural country to help create national unityC) of changing values and world events.D) Canada is now a wealthy and self-sufficient country and we no longer need skilled people from other countries

3. Under the Canada-Quebec Accord, Quebec can require those immigrants which choose to settle in Quebec to:

A) educate their children in French language schools.B) support the Quebec separatist cause.C) become completely fluent in French and use it as the primary language spoken in their home.D) agree to live and work in Quebec for a minimum of 5 years before relocating so they will become immersed in the Francophone culture

4. The goal of the Provincial Nominee Program is to:

A) require immigrants to settle in certain regions or cities in Canada.B) match the skills of immigrants wanting to settle in Canada with regions of Canada needing people with those skills.C) ensure incoming immigrants and refugees to Canada are less skilled than Canadian citizens so immigrants and refugees will accept 'hard to fill' job vacancies and not compete for quality jobs with Canadian citizens.D) allow the provinces to decide what sort of people they want living and working in their province.

5. The rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are granted

A) only to Canadian citizens.B) to all people living on Canadian soil, regardless of their citizenship, immigration or refugee status.C) to Canadian citizens and those who are landed immigrants or have refugee statusD) only to Canadian citizens over the age of 18 who can exercise the democratic rights they are granted.

Speaker #1:

"Why should the Supreme Court be the ones who decide what rights immigrants and refugees to Canada have? We were not consulted and as taxpayers, we are the ones who must foot the bill for their food, shelter, legal aid and medical care that they require."

Speaker #2:

"Canada is a nation based on the ideals of freedom and democracy. We need to give people an opportunity to tell their story and state their case before a decision is made about whether they can remain in Canada or not. Everyone deserves the right to be heard, no matter their situation."

Speaker #3:

"It is our duty to protect fellow citizens of the world from human rights violations. The rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms should apply to everyone on the soil of this nation, not just those of us lucky enough to be citizens."

Speaker #4:

"It bothers me that people can just show up in Canada and expect that they should be given the same rights, consideration and treatment as Canadian citizens and those who went through the proper channels to be given the right to live in Canada. These policies just encourage people to show up with a sad story and no proper papers or identification because they know they can get away with it possibly at the risk of the safety of law abiding Canadians."

6. The four speakers from above discussing the:

A) Singh Decision.B) Canada-Quebec Accord.C) Provincial Nominee Program.D) Immigrant Outreach Programs and Services.

7. The Province of Quebec has an immigration office in Brussels, Belgium in order to

A) keep the 'Old World' European culture alive in Quebec through encouraging immigrants from stately European cities to relocateB) encourage Roman Catholic immigrants to come to Canada settle in Quebec, strengthening the Roman Catholic culture of Quebec.C) recruit French speaking immigrants to come to Canada and settle in Quebec.D) Encourage white, European immigrants to Canada and Quebec.

8. Canada's immigration policies in regards to refugees is, Canada:

A) now has an on going policy to accept refugees, whereas in the past Canada only accepted refugees on a 'crisis by crisis' basis.B) is now more willing to accept refugees than in the past, and the criteria for being granted refugee status in Canada is not as stringentC) no longer needs immigrants or refugees to maintain our population or boost our economy, so immigrants and refugees are only accepted based on their ability to contribute to society.D) has an 'open door' policy on refugees and will accept refugees 'no questions asked' if they come from countries Canada has designated as treating their citizens inhumanely.

9. The Aboriginal people of Canada tend to not support Canada's immigration policies and have a different perspective on the value of immigrants. One reason for this is:

A) foreign skilled workers and professionals are taking job opportunities which aboriginal populations would like to have the means and opportunity to fill.B) they feel like they already made a mistake in allowing the French and British to immigrate to Canada, and they do not want to repeat the mistakeC) immigrants are often very biased against aboriginal cultures and actively discriminate against them, preferring to align themselves to the dominant, white cultureD) they feel that they 'own' Canada and all the land within Canada and are not pleased to share limited space and resources with immigrants.

a. Quebec can nominate the percentage of immigrants granted entry to Canada that corresponds to its population in Canada.

b. Quebec can require immigrants settling in Quebec to send their children to French language schools.

c. Quebec preferentially seeks French speaking immigrants.

The factors shown above show that Quebec structures its immigration policies with the goal to:

A) accept only the most educated and skilled immigrants.B) discourage immigrants from settling in Quebec.C) accept as many immigrants as possible to increase the population of Quebec and therefore increase Quebec's representation in Parliament.D) strengthen the French language and culture in Quebec.

1. How do these cartoons relate to the immigration debate? What’s your opinion on the points raised by the cartoons?

2. How do these cartoons relate to the immigration debate? What’s your opinion on the points raised by the cartoons?

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Review Package for Social 9 – 9.2.4

Students will:

9.2.4 Compare and contrast the principles and practices of market and mixed economies by

exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• What are the principles of a market economy? (ER)

• Why do governments intervene in a market economy? (ER, PADM)

• Why is Canada viewed as having a mixed economy? (ER, PADM)

• What is the role of the consumer in market and mixed economies? (ER)

• To what extent do consumer actions reflect individual and collective identity? (ER, I)

• How has the emergence of labour unions impacted market and mixed economies? (ER)

• What are some similarities and differences in the way governments in Canada and the

United States intervene in the market economies? (ER, PADM, GC)

• How do the economic systems of Canada and the United States differ in answering the basic economic question of scarcity? (ER, PADM, GC)

Use the TEXTBOOK or your NOTES to help you complete the answers.

1. What are the similarities in a market economy compared with a mixed economy? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What is the main difference between a market and a mixed economy?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. “…Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness…” and “peace, order and good government…”

The above quotes are often used to describe the founding principles of Canadian and American Economic Systems, choose one quote and explain what country and economic system it belongs to and how does it show the values of each country in relation to the economic system

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4. How does the concept of competition improve your quality of life?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Your choices as a consumer can affect

A.

the jobs people have

B.

economic growth

C.

the environment

D.

all of the above

Which of the following is a decision by consumers to stop buying a product?

A.

Rejection

B.

Boycotting

C.

Empowerment

D.

Prosperity

ConsConsumer spending plays an important role in

A.

market economies

B.

mixed economies

C.

both A and B

D.

neither A nor

C Consumers’ decisions can have consequences for

A.

the price of products

B.

product availability

C.

quality of life

D.

all of the above

How does identity affect consumer behavior?

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How are jobs affected by consumerism? Give an example of this from the student book or from class discussion.

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ESSAY

People choose to boycott products or events for many different reasons. In essay format, discuss a product or event that has been boycotted by a certain group. Why did this group carry out their boycott? What effect were they hoping the boycott would have? Do you agree or disagree with their decision to boycott?

Use the article and the political cartoon below to answer the following questions

SOURCE I - Ottawa cautious on GM stake talk

Nicolas Van Praet, Financial Post Published: Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The federal and Ontario governments have pledged $3-billion in repayable loans to GM to help it stabilize its Canadian manufacturing operations and build a future presence in the country.

The parties are close to a deal allowing GM to draw down on the funds, Mr. Paterson said.

Mr. Paterson said the initial amount GM would borrow is less than what the governments have offered and that it would be used for "more flexibility" in paying suppliers and other operational costs.

"I wouldn't expect to see us draw down a full $3-billion any time soon. We don't need to," Mr. Paterson said. He said GM Canada has been able to cut costs enough that it has not had to tap public money to date.

SOURCE -II

QUESTIONS

The two sources view different ways in which Economic Systems deal with problems related to our economy.

Which one is relating to a Mixed Economy?

!) I

2) II

3) Both I and II

As a true Market Economist, why would you not agree with the views of either ARTICLE’s?

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As a true Market Economist which one would you agree with more? And why?

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In what article does it show that the Government has more influence on how the economy is run? What do we call this type of economic system?

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SOURCE I

“Corporate Globalization must be met with global worker solidarity. Otherwise, jobs will continue to be outsourced as capital seeks the cheapest labour with the least amount of regulation. The result is that corporate profits will continue to rise, more jobs will be outsourced, worker will compete against worker in the new world economy, and wages will be driven down. And that is exactly what has been happening, because of the power of labour unions.”

SOURCE II

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labor organizations with over 340,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. NUPGE

After reading both SOURCES, choose one view and explain how labor unions have impacted market and mixed economies?

Review Package for Social 9 – 9.2.5-6

9.2.5 assess, critically, the relationship between consumerism and quality of life in Canada and the United States by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• What are the indicators of quality of life? (PADM, ER)

• How does individual consumer behaviour impact quality of life (e.g., environmental issues)?

(PADM, ER)

• How does marketing impact consumerism? (ER)

• How does consumerism provide opportunities for and limitations on impacting quality of

life? (PADM, ER)

• How is consumerism used as a power of a collective (e.g., boycotts)? (ER, PADM, C)

• To what extent do perspectives regarding consumerism, economic growth and quality of life

differ regionally in North America? (PADM, ER, GC, I)

• What societal values underlie social programs in Canada and the United States?

(PADM, ER, GC, I)

9.2.6 assess, critically, the interrelationship between political decisions and economic systems by

exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• How do the economic platforms of political parties differ from one another (i.e., Democrat

versus Republican; Liberal versus Conservative)? (ER, PADM)

• How is a political party’s philosophy reflected in its platform (i.e., social programs, specific

taxes, taxation model)? (ER, PADM)

• How does the underground economy impact the federal and provincial tax base and social

programs (i.e., tax evasion, black market)? (ER, PADM, C)

• How do government decisions on environmental issues impact quality of life

(i.e., preservation, exploitation and trade of natural resources)? (PADM, ER)


1. In a market economy individual choices drive issues of scarcity.

2. Both public and private business own and manage resources in a pure market economy.

3. In a pure market economy there is a good deal of government involvement.

4. Governments may get involved in market economies though taxes to provide what is deemed as essential services.

5. In mixed economies consumers drive economic decision making.

6. The Competition Act is an example of the government’s involvement in the economy to ensure consumers have monopoly and product choices.

7. Canada is said to have a market economy because of the role government plays, and because individuals still own private property.

8. The founding principle of Canada “peace, order and good government” reflects the ideas of cooperation.

9. The U.S. is said to have a market economy because of its emphasis on the role of the individual, verses the government, in economic decision making.

10. The founding principle of the U.S “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” reflects the idea of individualism.

11. In a pure market economy consumers and government influence economic decision making.

12. The choices we make as consumers reflect our identity.

13. Brand names, price, influence from others, personal preference, and advertising are all factors that influence consumers and reflect their identity.

14. Labour unions have no impact on the economy.

15. An example of a labour union is the Health Workers of Saskatchewan.

16. Labour unions are organizations of workers that act to protect workers’ rights and interests.

17. Recent government policies such as bailouts and additional funding for infrastructure and social programs are all examples of a shift towards a market economy.

18. Crown Corporations are one way the Canadian Government has responded to scarcity, essential services and economic development.

19. The US has several government owned corporations similar to Crown Corporations.

20. The amount of money a person makes is the only measure used to determine quality of life.

21. Your purchasing habits have little to no impact on the environment or others’ quality of life.

22. There are no laws, in Canada or the US, that are related to consumer products and the environment.

23. Marketing has no impact on the average consumer.

24. Marketing targets only those with money to spend.

25. The use of statistics or scientific data in a marketing campaign is known as “testimonials”.

26. There are no laws to govern the way the advertising industry markets products.

27. Boycotts are way for consumers to respond to issues.

28. There has never been a successful boycott.

29. Animal rights, human rights, and environmental issues are all examples of issues that can be addressed by boycotting.

30. Quality of life and perspectives on consumerism would be identical for people, regardless of where they live.

31. Citizens of Eastern Canada have the same access to high-paying jobs as the citizens of Alberta.

32. The type of social programs a region has does not reflect the values of the society.

33. Public health care is not an example of a social program that considers collective good over individualism.

34. Governments sometimes create monopolies as a way to provide essential services, such as sewer lines.

35. In terms of economics, a monopoly and competition are the same thing.

36. Price and quality are factors of competition.

37. In a true market economy governments would intervene to prevent monopolies and restore competition.

38. Social programs are service provided by the government to reduce economic problems and promote well being.

39. Health care, education, affordable housing, employment insurance are examples of social programs.

40. Canada and the US have similar approaches to social programs.

41. Tax base is all the economic activity in a society that is taxed by the government and used to pay for services.

42. The underground economy is referred to the black market because it functions in secret from the government.

43. Not paying taxes on what you have earned is known as tax evasion.

44. A political platform describes the official policies of a political party.

JOBS and INCOME Individuals Taxes Government PROGRAMS & Services for all

45. The source above is a model of:

a. Black market

b. Tax evasion

c. Tax base

d. Taxation model

46. The ________________ political party’s key issues are Canada’s role in Afghanistan, climate change, child care, employment, federal role in Quebec affairs, gun control and international affairs.

a. Conservative Party

b. Green Party

c. Liberal Party

d. New Democratic Party

e. Bloc Quebecois

47. The _______________ political party’s key issues are crime, government accountability, child care, environment, health care, leadership, lowered taxes and sovereignty in the Arctic.


b. Green Party

c. Liberal Party


e. Bloc Quebecois

48. The _______________ political party’s key issues are Aboriginal peoples, climate change, culture and identity, health care, equality of women, immigration, justice system, sustainable development and urban and rural Canada.


b. Green Party

c. Liberal Party


e. Bloc Quebecois

49. The _______________ political party’s key issues are Aboriginal peoples, agriculture and rural Canada, communities, economy, environment, families, health care, international affairs and equality for women.


b. Green Party

c. Liberal Party


e. Bloc Quebecois

50. The _______________ political party’s key issues are Aboriginal peoples, economy, education, elections based on popular vote, environment, equality for women, health care, poverty and senior citizens.


b. Green Party

c. Liberal Party


e. Bloc Quebecois

Planned Economy Mixed Economy Market Economy

Political Party A Political Party B Political Party C

More government involvement Less government involvement

51. The source above is the ______________________________:

a. Political platform

b. The economic continuum

c. Taxation model

(SPEAKER 4I just started working, so one of the most important influences for me is price. Brand names are also a big influence. When I see stars with a particular product, I feel compelled to try it. I want to know why these big stars with lots of money are buying it.) (SPEAKER 3When I’m looking for food, I go for a personal preference: 100%. Same goes for video games and movies. I don’t care what the ads or other people say. If I like it, I’ll buy it.That’s only somewhat true when I’m buying clothes, though. I usually try to buy the brands that are popular, unless I don’t have enough money. Then, I usually save up until I do. All in all, I try not let advertising influence me too much, although it is kind of difficult.) (SPEAKER 2I’m mainly influenced by my friend’s and family’s opinions, because I see them every day. But even though my friends and family give me their opinions, I don’t like to conform. Conformity gives you an image of unoriginality, because you follow what everybody else is doing.Unless I know a product is of good quality and a fair price, though, I don’t give a thought about buying it.) (SPEAKER 1I think what influences me the most as a consumer is brand names. Everyone wears brand names, and you want to be accepted. Conformity is a huge factor in brand names.Also, you can see how reliable brand name clothes are. If everyone has a good experience with them, then you know they are good quality.)Read the following quotes:

52. These speakers are referring to the role of_______________________ in consumer decision making.

a. Health and Safety

b. Marketing

c. Identity

d. Personal Choice

53. Speaker 4 could be persuaded by which marketing technique:

a. Testimonials

b. Plain folks appeal

c. Scientific approach

d. All of the above

54. Speaker 1 makes consumer choices based on_________________.

a. Individualism and personal expression

b. Conformity and acceptance

c. Environmental impact

d. Price and value for the dollar

55. In the source above the cartoonist is raising the issue of:

a. A false belief that spending money will improve the economy

b. The more you spend the better your quality of life

c. An accurate belief that spending will make you happy

(United Auto Workers union walks away from GM concession talksThe Associated Press Negotiators for the United Auto Workers walked out of concession talks with General Motors Corp. on Friday night in a dispute over payments to a union-administered retiree health-care fund, a person briefed on the talks said Saturday.The breakdown comes at a critical time as GM races against a Tuesday deadline to submit a plan to the U.S. government showing how it can become viable.The Detroit-based auto giant is living on $9.4 billion US in government loans, and the Treasury Department must approve its viability plan for GM to get $4 billion more. Chrysler, which has received $4 billion in government loans and wants an additional $3 billion, faces the same deadline.At GM, union negotiators walked away because the company made demands that were "detrimental to retirees and the ability to provide health care," according to the person, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private.GM spokesman Tony Sapienza would say only that GM is working on its viability plan."We're committing to meeting the goal of providing a plan as required by terms of the restructuring plan," he said Saturday.A spokesman for the union did not immediately respond to a request for comment.GM, Chrysler and their unions must also agree to reduce the companies' labour costs so they are competitive with Japanese automakers that have plants in the U.S.GM has said its total per-employee labour costs, including wages, pensions, benefits and retiree costs, are now $69 per hour. Toyota Motor Corp., GM's biggest competitor, says its hourly costs are $53.GM's costs will drop to $62 once the retiree health-care trust takes effect, the company has said.)

· From CBC.ca/News

56. In the above source the union workers are attempting to negotiate for:

a. Safer working conditions

b. Continuing health care

c. More money

57. In the above source the actions of General Motors and Chrysler are mostly motivated by their need to:

a. Reduce costs to be more competitive

b. Comply with the government deadline for a restructuring plan

c. Ensure worker satisfaction during a labour shortage

58. The group most likely to benefit from the union efforts is:

a. New employees to the automotive industry

b. Management and administration

c. Retirees and seniors who have worked in the automotive industry

59. More government involvement on the economic continuum would be

a. A shift up

b. A shift left

c. A shift down

d. A shift right

60. Less government involvement on the economic continuum would be

a. A shift up

b. A shift left

c. A shift down

d. A shift right

(Canada will regulate credit card companies: FlahertyFinance Minister Jim Flaherty, shown in the House of Commons on Wednesday, says the Canadian government is working on regulations pertaining to credit cards. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press) Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Canadian government is working on regulating credit card companies, whose interest rates remain high despite aggressive rate reductions by the Bank of Canada.The finance minister, speaking to reporters on Wednesday in Ottawa, did not say what he had in mind in terms of regulation, nor was it clear whether the government plans to limit interest charges."There are number of issues we can address with respect to credit cards," Flaherty said. "So we have regulatory power and we're working on certain regulations, which I'll be able to speak about publicly soon."He didn't respond to a question about interest rates.Benefits to consumers in 2009 budgetIn the January budget, the government said it would move to limit "business practices that are not beneficial to consumers," adding that one measure would be to require an interest-free period on new purchases. The minister's comments came as the heads of Visa Canada and MasterCard Canada, the country's dominant credit card companies, appeared before the Senate banking committee to argue against regulation.They also asked for further powers to enter the debit-card market, which withdraws funds directly from a consumer's accounts — a business that is dominated by Canada's chartered banks.MasterCard Canada president Kevin Stanton said regulation of credit card companies would be a mistake that would damage consumers."Canada's current regulatory framework safeguards the interests of all participants, and direct regulatory price controls will suppress innovation, reduce competition and harm consumers," he told the committee Wednesday afternoon.Delinquency has risenCredit card companies set so-called interchange rates, which indirectly help determine how much merchants must pay for their bank or other service supplier to process credit card transactions.The more visible and controversial interest rates charged to card users on unpaid balances are set by the chartered banks and other companies that issue the cards.Last month, a spokesman for the Canadian Bankers Association said one reason rates are high is that delinquency has risen from about one per cent to 4.5 per cent as a result of the recession, noting that 70 per cent of users pay no interest because they pay on time.Stanton said MasterCard sets the interchange fee in order to maximize card use, saying Canada's rates are lower than many industrialized countries, including the United States. And he argued that legislation in Australia to limit interchange rates has not resulted in lower prices for consumers, a response that was greeted with skepticism by Liberal senator Pierrette Ringuette.Stanton said that allowing the credit card companies to enter the debit market would increase competition and give consumers greater benefits, including use around the world.From CBC.CA)

61. The source above provides examples of:

a. Government involvement in a mixed economy

b. Government involvement in a market economy

c. Government involvement in a planned economy

62. In the source above, how would changes to credit card regulations impact consumers?

a. Lower interest rates on credit cards

b. Increased competition by opening new markets

c. All of the above

63. In the source above, the president of MasterCard said “regulation of credit card companies would be a mistake that would damage consumers.” This implies that he supports a shift towards

a. Market economy principles

b. Mixed economy principles

c. Planned economy principles

64. What type of economic system takes measures to achieve a balance of economic freedom and stability?

a. Planned Economy

b. Market Economy

c. Mixed Economy

65. Which of the following developments would most directly concern labour unions?

a. Creation of various forms of artificial life

b. Building of satellites capable of launching weapons

c. Changes in technology that eliminate jobs

d. Advances in medicine that contribute to an increase in population

(Andrew Carnegie was innovative. He did not hesitate to replace equipment obsolete by new developments and he hired chemists to find ways of making better steel. At the same time he was not above unethical practices. A ruthless competitor he kept his prices low and in the process drove several steel companies out of business. He joined with other companies to fix prices, the violated the agreements by lowering his own prices. He kept his labour costs low, paying skilled workers $10.00 to $12.00 a week, barley enough to live on.)

- From Industrialism: The American Experience

66. When faced with a situation like the one above a government in a model market economy would:

a. Allow the companies the freedom to maximize profits

b. Provide funds to encourage companies to improve productivity

c. Determine the prices companies could charge for their production

d. Set wage levels in industry to ensure works a good quality of life

(In 1998 the Edmonton Sun Newspaper celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Since its inception the newspapers total revenue has increased 400%. General manager David Black credits the success of the newspaper to people power. “I’ve always said it’s the dedication of the employees that has made this paper what it is today. Everyone is always looking for ways to improve the paper.” )

· From The Edmonton Sun

67. In the source above the speaker attributes the success of the Edmonton Sun to which factor of production?

a. Capital

b. Land

c. Labour

d. Mass Production

68.

A federal law passed in 2007 makes energy efficient light bulbs mandatory by 2012 response to:

a. Support industry sales

b. Reduce environmental impact

c. Spur economic growth

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