‹ Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Citizenship Responsibilities p. 9

  • Obeying the law. Obeying the law is listed first among the responsibilities of citizens. p. 9
  • Serve, because it is legally required. When called for jury duty, you are legally required to serve. p. 9
  • People and governments are bound by laws, not arbitrary actions. Under the rule of law, no person or group is above the law. p. 9
  • Getting a job and working hard. Getting a job, caring for family and working hard are important Canadian values. p. 9
  • Federal, provincial or territorial, and local. Citizens have a responsibility to vote at every level: federal, provincial or territorial and local. p. 9
  • Volunteering at a food bank. Volunteering, such as at a food bank or a child's school, is a way of helping others. p. 9

Defending Canada p. 9

  • No, there is no compulsory military service. Military service is voluntary, though serving is described as a noble choice. p. 9
  • The Coast Guard or a fire department. You can also serve in the reserves, the Coast Guard, or emergency services such as police and fire. p. 9
  • The cadets. The guide suggests young people get involved in the cadets. p. 9
  • Navy, army and air force. The regular Forces are the navy, army and air force. p. 9
  • The local navy, militia and air reserves. You can serve part-time in the reserves and gain experience and skills. p. 9

Discover Canada, p. 9. MapleQuiz summary, not official text. Read this chapter on canada.ca