Key Events in Canadian History: White Paper, Residential Schools, October Crisis

Key Events in Canadian History

White Paper, 1969

The 1969 White Paper, unveiled by Trudeau and Jean Chrétien, proposed ending the special legal relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian state and dismantling the Indian Act.

  • It was an attempt to address the systemic inequalities between Indigenous peoples and settlers.
  • The plan proposed replacing the Indian Act.
  • The federal government intended to achieve equality among all Canadians by eliminating Indian status as a distinct legal status
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Spanish Constitution of 1978: Rights, Principles, and Structure

The Constitution of 1978

It was passed by Parliament on October 31, 1978, adopted by national referendum on December 6, and sanctioned by the King on December 27. It was published in the Official Gazette on December 29 and entered into force on that date.

Structure and Content

It consists of a preamble and is divided into a dogmatic part (which includes the Preliminary Title and Title I) and an organic part (covering Titles II to X).

  • Title I: Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Spanish.
  • Title II: On
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Chile Travel: Visa, Customs, Health & Minor Departure Info

Chile Travel Information

Visa Requirements for Tourists

Nationals of countries with which Chile has no diplomatic relations require authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enter the country for tourism. The authorization request must include the reasons for travel, length of visit, effective date, and proof of departure tickets from Chile to their country of origin or another country. In the latter case, proof of authorization to enter the next country (visa or entry permit) is also

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Labor Law and Employment Relations: A Historical Analysis

Labor Law: History and Evolution

Labor Law regulates the relations of voluntary, paid, and dependent work.

Stages of Work History

Before the Industrial Revolution

  • Ancient Age: Work was primarily done by slaves. This system was abolished in the 19th century.
  • Middle Ages:
    • Rural areas: Characterized by servitude, where individuals worked for the feudal lord.
    • Cities: Organized into craft guilds consisting of masters, journeymen, and apprentices.

Industrial Revolution (18th and 19th Centuries)

  • Agricultural Revolution:
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Understanding Subjective Rights: Structure, Content, Exercise

Concept of Subjective Rights

A legal right is a power granted by law, specifically concerning a certain social reality. It is conceived for a person whose discretion is left to its exercise and defense.

Characteristics of Subjective Rights

  • It is a power composed of a set of sub-powers.
  • Its exercise and protection are left to the discretion of the holder.
  • It is institutionalized and typified by the legal order.
  • It has a unitary character, with all powers that compose it manifested in content and elasticity.
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The State and Constitutional Systems: Origins and Evolution

Unit 1 – The State: The Process of Training, Concepts and Elements

1. The Concept of the State

  • In ancient medieval times, status (hence the word “state”) referred to the status of a person or designated a group characterized by a certain condition.
  • At that time, decisions were heavily influenced by religion. Power relations were based on submission and loyalty of members to feudal lords and/or the King.
  • This meant that there were many centers of power. However, the seed of the state can be found in
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