1. Human Dignity
1.1. Meaning: Human dignity is the idea that people have worth because they are human.
1.1.1. Importance: Allows for fair prosecutions and reasonable consequences. Also makes the aspect of life in a country safer.
1.1.1.1. Example: The acknowledgement of human dignity allowed for basic human rights to be put in place in 1978.
1.2. Importance: Allows for fair prosecutions and reasonable consequences. Also makes the aspect of life in a country safer.
1.3. Example: The acknowledgement of human dignity allowed for basic human rights to be put in place in 1978.
2. Political Equality
2.1. Meaning: All citizens have the same rights regardless of their gender, race, sexuality, religion, e.c.t
2.2. Importance: Allows for all types of citizens to have a spot in the government, and creates a safe environment.
2.3. Example: In the federal elections in 2019 took place, all politicians were treated the same (regarding their rights. )
3. Personal Freedom
3.1. Meaning: The freedom of a person to be treated equally in the eyes of the law, the freedom to express themselves, and to own assets.
3.2. Importance: People can express themselves and create original ideas which create a more evolved government. It also allows for higher productivity rates. Owning assets is necessary to fuel the economy
3.3. Example: Personal freedom can be displayed in protests. People are able to express when they think rights are being violated due to a democratic government. When George floyd got killed by police due to the color of his skin, the people fought back. (Mostly peacefully.
4. Respect
4.1. Meaning: Considering someone or something deserving of high regard
4.1.1. Importance: Allows all voting citizens to be regarded as important, thus creating a broader spectrum of view points. Having a wider spectrum of viewpoints creates a more equal government. Also creates a universal appreciation for authority
4.1.1.1. Example: When going to a prosecution, all people in question Respect the judge. Like when the committee respecting each other points in the passing of a security act in 2011.
4.2. Importance: Allows all voting citizens to be regarded as important, thus creating a broader spectrum of view points. Having a wider spectrum of viewpoints creates a more equal government. Also creates a universal appreciation for authority
4.3. Example: When going to a prosecution, all people in question Respect the judge. Like when the committee respecting each other points in the passing of a security act in 2011.
5. Rule of Law
5.1. Meaning: No one is above the law and all are equal before the law.
5.1.1. Importance: Assures all Canadians receive a fair trial and government accountability, and allows for no bias to take place.
5.1.1.1. Example: Former Mayor Joe Fontana was charged and convicted of fraud because he misused public funds. The same would be applied to a normal citizen.