Six responsibilities highlighted in Discover Canada
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Discover Canada highlights obeying the law, caring for oneself and one’s family, jury service when legally required, voting, helping the community, and protecting Canada’s heritage and environment.
Scope & context
Independent citizenship-study support. Read the cited official sources; this is not an official question bank or a guarantee of a test result.
More context
The list combines legal duties and civic responsibilities. Rule of law means that individuals and governments are subject to law. Taking responsibility includes supporting one’s family and contributing according to one’s abilities.
Voting is an important form of democratic participation. Volunteering can support schools, food banks and neighbours. Heritage and environmental stewardship include reducing waste and preserving natural and cultural places. The guide also says there is no compulsory military service in Canada; voluntary service in the Armed Forces, reserves or emergency services is a distinct way of contributing.
The guide describes voluntary Armed Forces service in the navy, army and air force, as well as reserve and emergency-service opportunities.
Sources behind this record
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship; sections and tables identified in the research record