chapter 12

4. state of a child who has poor living conditions and has a short supply of resources
6. highest court of Canada
7. a specialized body that operates like a court to resolve human rights complaints under the BC Human Rights Code
8. became increasingly influential in bringing about change in some countries
9. an allowance paid directly to low- and middle-income families
11. this bill formally recognized and outlined rights already held by Canadians under common law
13. laws passed by the government must treat everyone equally
16. Canadians can complain to them if they believe the Canadian government is not meeting U.N. standards
19. human rights organizations helped bring down the racist system of __ in South Africa
21. considered basic to life in any human society
22. a person isn't allowed to publish/display any notice, sign, symbol, emblem, or other representation that can expose a person or a class of persons to hatred or contempt
23. unfair employment practices are most common complaint heard by the ____
24. the first legally binding international agreement to include children's civil and political rights
25. this clause allows governments to pass a law even if it goes against the freedom or right guaranteed in the charter

1. covers all federally regulated businesses and agencies including banks, major airlines, Canada Post and national media
2. was proclaimed at the united nations general assembly in 1948
3. an organization that conducts research on how Canada fulfils its international obligation according to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
5. the Canadian constitution we have right now
10. deals with federal human rights complaints
12. every individual must have access to the courts
14. something an aboriginal woman looses when marrying a non-aboriginal
15. protects you against discrimination
17. been successful in getting most areas to agree with general principles of the Universal Declaration of Human rights
18. prohibits anyone from discriminating against others based on race, national or ethnic origin
20. allowed the federal government to deport any Japanese to Japan was revoked in 1947