The treaty of La Grande paix de Montreal

               The treaty of La Grande paix de Montreal of August 4^th to August 9^th of 1701 was signed as a symbol of peace between the French and the First Nations. In the treaty the First Nations also agreed to remain neutral between the French and the British during times of war. The treaty of La Grande paix de Montreal was also a big part of constructing of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms because it was a huge example of peace between different nations and honoring an agreement. The treaty of La Grande paix de Montreal is also protected by Collective Rights under treaty rights.  

      

              The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was constructed in 1981 on behalf of the citizens of Canada. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the citizens of Canada’s Rights, Freedoms, and first nation treaties. For example, the treaty of La Grande paix de Montreal of August 4^th to August 9^thof 1701.

          The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a Right called Individual Rights. Individual Rights is a Right that protects other Rights such as, Mobility Rights, Equality Rights, Legal Rights, Fundamental Freedoms, and Democratic Rights.

          Mobility Rights are Rights that give you the Right to move and make a living were ever you please, ex.  I can move to Newfoundland and make a living. Equality Rights are Rights that let you live free of discrimination or prejudice (everyone is equal, no matter her or his race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical challenges), ex. just because I am white that doesn’t mean I have more rights than a black person. Legal Rights are Rights that let you feel free and safe, to have a fair and quick public trial, and in a trial to be assumed innocent until proven guilty, ex. If someone stole something and they blame me I am innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Fundamental Freedoms are freedoms that let you to have the freedom to express your opinion, to belong to any group, to organize peaceful meetings and demonstrations, and to practice your religion, ex. I can go to church and believe whatever I want. Democratic Rights are Rights that allow you to vote for candidates in elections, to have legislatures and parliament meet at least once a year, and to have elections at least every five years, ex. I can vote for whoever I want once I’m eighteen.

          The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also protects a Right called Collective Rights. Collective Rights protect other Rights such as official Languages of Canada Rights, Minority Language Education Rights, General Rights, and Enforcement Rights.

           Official Languages Canada Rights are to communicate with and receive services from the Federal Government in French and English, ex. I can go to a French school even though I’m English. Minority Language Education Rights are to have publicly funded schools for Francophone’s in provinces where most people are English and for Anglophones in provinces (Quebec) where most people speak French, ex. I can go to a public school and learn in either French or English. General Rights are to uphold existing Aboriginal and treaty rights, and to uphold the multicultural heritage of Canadians, ex. me and my family celebrate Easter based on religion. Enforcement Rights are to go to court if any of these rights are denied, ex. if someone won’t hire because your black you have the right to go to court.