Civic Life
Gen-ED 108
I consider myself lucky to live in a country that is so open, and gives me the opportunity to be who I want to be. Canada allows me to seek medical attention without worrying if I can afford it, or the caliber of practice doctor’s performed. Canada also allows me to live in a country free of war and fighting. All this comes with a very minimal price. People living in Canada have certain obligations and responsibilities to be considered a Canadian citizen. You have freedoms, rights and have to participate in the community. You have a right to freedom, which allows you to speak your beliefs.
Freedom can be defined as the capacity to exercise choice known also as free will. Freedom in Canada allows you do whatever you wish, while remaining in the boundaries of the law. In Canada, you have the freedom to pick up and move from province to province, a well as moving to other countries. You also have the freedom to choose any religion that you would like to believe, and you will not be apprehended for your beliefs. You have the freedom of speech where you will not be criticized for saying what your thoughts and beliefs. Also, in Canada you can think any thought that you would like without being arrested. In Canada, citizens have the freedom to express their feelings by going to a local newspaper, and having their opinions published. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states, “Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: a.) Freedom of conscience and religion; b.) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom or the press and other media communication; c.) freedom of peaceful assembly; and d.) freedom of association. ...