Lesson 2 Citizenship Reading and Questions

Citizenship Reading and Questions Me, A Citizen? Whether you realize it or not, you are a Canadian Citizen in many different ways. For example, you might be a member of a school sports team, or take part in a club in your community. Taking part in these types of activities makes you a citizen; and as a citizen you have both rights and responsibilities. You also have an important role to play in your city, province, country and even the world at large. In this course, you will explore what it means to be a Canadian citizen. We live in a world that is constantly changing, and as it changes, so does our understanding of citizenship. You will examine what it means to be an active citizen in today world. You will be encouraged to get involved as a citizen all the communities to which you belong – from local to global – so that you can shape the future you desire. There are issues all around us. Here are some common issues and how they have been presented by members of our community: · Parent group argues for tighter censorship rules
· City of Brampton plans on closing Day Care program
· Students encouraged to volunteer at Brampton Civic Hospital
· Ontario bans cell phone calls and texting while driving
· Students bring awareness to gay rights with new school club
· City of Brampton amends budget to include more money for assisting people with disabilities Why Study Civics? As a young citizen, you need the right tools to participate responsibly in society. By studying civics, you will be introduced to the knowledge, skills and beliefs that will help you become an informed, purposeful and active citizen. Through the semester, you are strongly recommended to: · Find out how government works and what processes it uses to make decision that affect us all.
· Identify your personal belief system and values about how we participate in society.
· Practice basic citizenship skills
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