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The War Measures Act
It is the greatest legacy for human rights movement. It gave power to the Canadian government to maintain security and order during the war. I choose this even to be included in my timeline because it shows how an Act acted against those who were in Canada. These people in the photograph were treated unfairly due to their status (German) and this issue wasn't resolved till after war. Picture: (Hoogeveen and Murdoch, 190) -
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau
He was the Prime Minister at the time when the War Measures Act took place.
I included PM Pierre Elliott Trudeau because he helped Canadians with many different Acts and Charter's because he was a man with a dream for a better world. (Government of Canada) -
PM William L MacKenzie King
He was the person who passed the old age pension act.
What if PM William hadn't put the old age pension act in place?
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Libel Act
It was passed in Manitoba. It allows legal action to take place to stop personal attacks against race or religion that creates hate, disrespect or mockery. I found this event important because this Act allowed legal action to be taken place then someone was treated unfairly. It acted as a right against discrimination in a way.
Picture: (Manitoba Historical Society) -
Atlantic Charter
Winston Churchill (British Prime Minister) and Franklin Roosevelt (US president) signed the Atlantic Charter. Its purpose is to fight against all fascism. What would have happened to Canada if there was no fight of fascism?
Picture: (Museum of WW2) -
Winston Churchill
He is one of the two people that signed the Atlantic Charter.
I included Winston Churchill as an important person because he helped fight against dictatorship. If the treaty hadn't been placed then there could have been a dictatorship in Canada.
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The Charter
-Delegates from over 50 countries went to San Francisco and created the UN.
-These 50 countries represented 80 percent of the world's population that wanted a peaceful world.
-The charter was created and put to a vote. I choose the charter because it is a big part of the allied system. These 50 countries joined together to make the Charter which gave people the rights that they deserved.
Picture: (United Nations) -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the US and one of the contributing partners in the UN.
What if Canada hadn't followed their neighbour and stayed out of the UN?
(Biography) -
Aboriginal Rights
During the first world war, aboriginal people that had fought were given the right to vote and no one else. WW2 it had been the same until 1960 aboriginals were allowed to vote in federal elections.
I thought that this is an important event for human rights because Aboriginals/First Nations were the first people and not giving them the right to live on their land would be wrong. The treaty formed is something that brought Canadians and Aboriginals together Picture: (Diefenbaker Canada Centre) -
John Diefenbaker
He helped with aboriginal rights benefiting the friendship between Canadians and Aboriginals.
I put PM John because he had helped the bond between Canadians and Aboriginals stay in place. This was considered on of his greatest accomplishments. Without him putting in Aboriginal Rights there may have been another war.
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The Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights movement was passed allowing African American’s to receive the same rights as a white person
-Came after Rosa Parks refused to move from the white part of the bus
I thought that this is an important event because this is what allowed peace to come. It allowed equality and it stopped some racism at the time.
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Rosa Parks
She was the first black person to fight for their rights after sitting on the white part of a bus.
What if Rosa Parks hadn't sat where she did?
(Biography) -
The Voting Rights Act
It removed various obstacles to voting for African Americans.
What if Canadians hadn't given African Americans the right to vote? Picture: (Voter Participation Center) -
Martin Luther King Jr.
He met with the PM for the Voting Rights Act which gave African- Americans the right to vote.
I included Martin Luther King Jr. because he is the person who stood up for his kind and came to a foreign country to establish rights. Without his help may African-Americans may not have gotten what they deserved. -
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
The Canadian charter of rights and freedom gave everyone the right to vote
-No matter race, illness etc.
To what extent did the Charter benefit Canada as a country? Picture: (Stephen R. Covey) -
Queen Elizabeth
She is one of two people who had signed the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom.
How has the signing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom helped Canadians rights?
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Employment Equality Act
The purpose of the employment equality act is to achieve equality in the workplace and no one is denied employment. I thought that this was an important event for human rights because the pay for men and women were different and the job types. Having this Act in place assures equality for everyone.
Picture: (Government of Canada) -
Brian Mulroney
He is the one who helped with the Employment Equality Act.
How did the Employment Equality Act help Canadians or others in Canada?
(Wikipedia) -
Canada's Extradition Act
-Canada refuses to force someone to a country for punishment (ex. Race, religion, sex, age, status, mental or physical disability etc.)
Why is Canada's Extradition Act important? What would happen to Canada without the act?
Picture: (Socialist) -
Hassan Diab
From Canada's 1999 Extradition Act has caused mayhem regarding the fact it was used unfairly against Hassan Diab.
I included Hassan Diab because the Extradition Act was used against a French Canadian and that had caused some controversy about who the Extradition Act benefits. He shows how some Acts may not help and cause confusion as to why it was put into place.
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LGBT rights
-Allowed for adoption, marriage, divorce, and same legal rights as everyone else
Should Canda take away some rights from LGBT people because they aren't normal?
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Ellen Degeneres
A famous gay person who is an inspiration to others. (Access Hollywood)
