The pathway
Stop 7 of 8
Civic life and rights
Three levels of government, your rights under the Charter, and who to call for what.
3 lessons · about 13 minutes
Lessons
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Lesson 1 · 5 min
Three levels of government
Who handles what, so you know where to go with a question or problem.
- Federal: immigration, passports, employment insurance.
- Provincial: health care, schools, driver's licences.
- Municipal: transit, garbage, parks and libraries.
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Lesson 2 · 5 min
Your rights and freedoms
What the Charter protects, and how to respond calmly if police stop you.
- Most Charter rights apply to everyone in Canada.
- If detained, you have the right to a lawyer.
- Never offer money to an official.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min
Emergencies and who to call
911, 811, 311 and 211: four numbers worth saving today.
- 911 is for emergencies only.
- 811 gets you a nurse; 211 finds community services.
- 311 handles city services in many cities.
Lessons open in the free Cayro app, so your progress is saved.