RIGHTS

The Canadian Charter of Rights guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms, such as equality rights, legal rights, language rights, and mobility rights, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and freedom of association. Democratic rights allow Canadian citizens to vote and participate in elections.

If you are a permanent resident, you are entitled to most of these rights, although you cannot vote until you obtain Canadian citizenship.

Residents and citizens also have responsibilities, such as the responsibility to obey Canadian laws and to allow others to enjoy their rights. And like all Canadians, you will have to pay taxes.