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Rights and responsibilities in Canada
Everyone in Canada has rights and responsibilities. These are based on Canadian laws and shared values. Many of these rights are defined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
You will need to know about the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen when you take your citizenship test.
Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Freedoms
Some rights and freedoms are:
- legal rights;
- equality rights;
- mobility rights;
- Aboriginal peoples’ rights;
- freedom of thought;
- freedom of speech;
- freedom of religion; and
- the right to peaceful assembly
Responsibilities
Some responsibilities are:
- to obey Canada’s laws;
- to express opinions freely while respecting the rights and freedoms of others;
- to help others in the community;
- to care for and protect our heritage and environment; and
- to eliminate discrimination and injustice.
Rights and responsibilities of citizenship
When you become a Canadian citizen, you will have new rights and responsibilities.
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Citizens have all the rights listed above and the right to:
- apply for a passport;
- run in elections; and
- vote in elections.
Citizens have all the responsibilities listed above and the responsibility to:
- vote in elections.
For more information on your rights and responsibilities read the study guide A Look at Canada.
