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Definition of a Citizen
“To be a citizen means that you were born in and/or have become a resident of a particular country”.
OHP #1Level One 404.01
Definition of Democracy
“ A democracy is a government by the people.”
Level One 404.01 OHP #2
The Oath of Citizenship
“ I, (name in full), swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, according to law and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada, and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.”
Level One 404.01 OHP #3
Responsibilities of a citizen
• To be loyal to Canada;• To be loyal to the Queen of Canada
and her representative, the Governor General;
• To respect private and public property;
• To care for Canada’s heritage; and• To support Canada’s ideals.
Level One 404.01 OHP #4
Things you could do in your community
Canada DayRemembrance Day
Battle of BritainVolunteer at a hospital or seniors home
Collect food for the food bankVolunteer at a Red Cross blood Donor clinic
Sit in on a municipal council meeting and/or tour your provincial legislature.
Visit a local museumClean up a local park or playground
Level One 404.01 OHP #5