COMMERCE 2BC3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Wildfire Suppression, Visible Minority, Reasonable Accommodation

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Human resources chapter 3: the legal environment: equality and human rights. The foundation for the canadian legal systems is set forth in the constitution act, 1867. It is the supreme law of the country. 3 major governing bodies: the legislative, executive and judicial branches. The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the parliament of canada, which includes the house of commons, which is elected; the senate, which is appointed and the queen and her representative, the governor general. The charter applies only to government action and actors, not directly to private individuals, businesses or other organizations. Discrimination is a restriction, preference or distinction based on a prohibit ground, which results in unequal treatment and denies an individual his or her right to the equal protection and benefit of guaranteed human rights and freedoms. 1) direct discrimination 2) adverse-effect or constructive discrimination 3) systemic discrimination.

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