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2. prohibits anyone from discriminating against others based on race, national or ethnic origin
3. deals with federal human rights complaints
4. Canadians can complain to them if they believe the Canadian government is not meeting U.N. standards
5. every individual must have access to the courts
7. an organization that conducts research on how Canada fulfils its international obligation according to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
10. considered basic to life in any human society
13. something an aboriginal woman looses when marrying a non-aboriginal
14. a specialized body that operates like a court to resolve human rights complaints under the BC Human Rights Code
20. state of a child who has poor living conditions and has a short supply of resources
21. protects you against discrimination
22. the Canadian constitution we have right now
23. been successful in getting most areas to agree with general principles of the Universal Declaration of Human rights
24. highest court of Canada
25. the first legally binding international agreement to include children's civil and political rights

1. became increasingly influential in bringing about change in some countries
6. was proclaimed at the united nations general assembly in 1948
8. an allowance paid directly to low- and middle-income families
9. unfair employment practices are most common complaint heard by the ____
11. laws passed by the government must treat everyone equally
12. human rights organizations helped bring down the racist system of __ in South Africa
15. this bill formally recognized and outlined rights already held by Canadians under common law
16. covers all federally regulated businesses and agencies including banks, major airlines, Canada Post and national media
17. this clause allows governments to pass a law even if it goes against the freedom or right guaranteed in the charter
18. 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
19. allowed the federal government to deport any Japanese to Japan was revoked in 1947