POLB50Y3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Section 33 Of The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Ageism, Victoria Charter
25 Feb 2014
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Liberal democracy: the liberal government limits the government"s powers, and introduces rights and freedoms. The idea of liberty and majority rules is introduced, so dictatorships are removed. Negative rights are rights the state can"t stop you from doing, and positive rights are what the state needs to give to you (right to healthcare): liberty and democracy are both compatible and incompatible. The first example is freedom of speech, which all citizens must have to form a democracy and give a perspective on issues. Freedom of religion is also important, as people should be allowed to wear and believe whatever they want. Finally, freedom of association is needed so political groups and parties are formed. No harm rule which states that anyone can do whatever they want, as long as it doesn"t harm anyone else. Evolution of canadian liberalism: the bill of rights was introduced with john diefenbaker and signed and passed in the 1960s.
