Pierre Elliott Trudeau was a Canadian politician then the 15th Prime Minister of Canada. He remained in office for 15 years as a popular liberal leader. Trudeau’s opinions were widely supported by Canadians. On September 9, 1968, he gave a speech expressing his perception of how Canada should be a “just society”. Woman, LBGTQ people, and natives are all groups that make up a significant part of our society. The equality of all people, including those of these three groups contribute to the way the Canada portrayed by others. As of today Canada can be considered a “just society” in the way P.E. Trudeau defined it.
Women’s equality in Canada is important when being called a just society. The government supports the rights of the female population, …show more content…
Similar to other groups in Canada, the rights of immigrants have been considered and treated the same to ensure their safety and equality. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada’s Constitution and protects immigrants to Canada instantly. Equal to other citizens, some of the guarantees are, the right to life, liberty and personal security, Freedom of religion, belief, expression, the right to a fair trial, through due process of law, and the right to equal protection and benefit under the law, without discrimination. (Before You Arrive)The liberal party removed the immigration rules that required migrants sponsored by their Canadian spouses to stay in a relationship for two years before earning their permanent residency. “The requirement increased the vulnerability of immigrant women who often stayed in abusive relationships out of fear that they would lose their status.” Said Ahmed Hussan, an Immigration Minister. (Keung) Canada welcomed Syrian refugees and they were forced to flee because of conflicts in their home country. The Government resettled and/or sponsored 25,000 refugees to Canada. Communities worked together in order to make them feel as welcomed as possible. (Keung) Canada’s ability to welcome people of different races and religions and expand our diversity one of the reasons a “just society” is …show more content…
The government has been working hard to encourage the acceptance of this community and ensure their safety and equal rights. Justin Trudeau confirmed he is taking action to guarantee equality in the LBGTQ community. He announced that on the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, they will be proposing a bill to the House of Commons. Trudeau said it will “ensure the full protection of transgender people that will ensure the full protection of transgender Canadians.” “We must work diligently to close the gap between our principles and our reality.” he said, according to the CBC. (Lewis) The idea of same-sex marriage has been understandably hard to spread acceptance as societies grew up being told it was wrong. Canada was quick to being open to the idea and was the 4th country in the world to legalize same sex marriage in 2005. (Cotler) In 2000, Bill C-23 was passed giving same-sex couples equal social and tax benefits as heterosexuals in common-law relationships. With still some adjustments needed to be made, the bill expanded the definition of "common-law relationship" to include same-sex couples. On Canada’s path to becoming a just society, the open LBGTQ community has rapidly increased as they can feel safe to be themselves. (News, CBC.)
In the way Pierre Elliott Trudeau defined it, Canada today fits into the description of a “just society”. The amount of equality