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ition Keatings cn
Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for Nurses Keating
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s: Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE cn
1. Which of the following mandates that nurses have a basic understanding of the Canadian legal
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system?
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b. The Supreme Court of Canadacn cn cn cn
c. Provincial nursing labor unions cn cn cn
d. The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
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ANS: A c n
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ated to nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the legal system.
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B Incorrect—
The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is not involved i
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n the regulation of health care professionals.
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C Incorrect—
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sent the collective bargaining rights of nurses.
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D Incorrect—
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and handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge nurses require abou
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t the legal system.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension cn cn
2. Identify one of the reasons why nurses need to have an understanding of ethics.
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a. Nurses do not share the same perspectives regarding health care with other health
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care professionals. cn
b. Morality and care are at the heart of nursing practice. cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn
c. Ethics provides a clear answer to nurses regarding the correct course of action.
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d. Convincing family members of compassionate courses of action is best done by cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn
nurses.
ANS: B c n
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issues may be similar. When views on an issue differ, then
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B Correct! One reason for nurses studying ethics is that morality and care are at the h
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eart of nursing practice.
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C Incorrect—
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ns and moral issues faced in health care. These theories guide how morality is unde
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rstood within the sphere of nursing practice and the
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client relationship. Ethical theories and frameworks can assist/guide nurses as they
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consider multiple options to choose the best or the
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ies. They respect the values and beliefs of clients and families and
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support them in decision making regarding the right course of action.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Synthesis cn cn
3. Why is it advantageous for nurses to have knowledge of ethical theories and principles?
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a. Ethical theories encourage nurses to critique others’ points of view.
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b. Nurses are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
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c. Ethical theories help nurses explain to the rest of the team why nurses have a
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greater understanding of the patient’s perspective.
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d. This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measures
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only.
ANS: B c n
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ng opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nurses to respectfully argue in
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favour of their positions while respecting the perspectives of others.
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B Correct! When views differ, ethical theories help clarify one’s position and make a
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rguments in support of it. Nurses ensure that all relevant information is shared wit
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h the team and the client.
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C Incorrect—
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D Incorrect—
This approach is paternalistic. Nurses and the health care team, while respecting a
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person’s autonomy, support him or her in making decisions about
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f all the options available to them.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension cn cn
4. Why must nurses be familiar with the legal system?
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a. Some nursing actions are governed by the law.
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b. Nurses’ decisions may not be supported by the law.
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c. Nurses are sometimes at risk for litigation.
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d. All are correct.
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ANS: D c n
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of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,”
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but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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B Incorrect—
Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two examples
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of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,”
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but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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C Incorrect—
Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two examples
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of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,”
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but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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xamples of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “et
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hical,” but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have untoward
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consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims. cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn
DIF: Cognitive level: Analysis cn cn
5. What existing legislation has been influenced by the shifting of Canadian values over time?
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a. The abolition of capital punishment
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b. Privacy
c. Medical Assistance in Dying cn cn cn
d. All are correct cn cn
ANS: D c n
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A Incorrect—
One reason for the abolition of capital punishment is based on the belief in the sanc
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tity of life and the concern that an innocent person may be executed.
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B Incorrect—
Respect for autonomy and privacy led to legislation in provinces across Canada.
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C Incorrect—
Shifting views regarding euthanasia for the terminally ill led the Supreme Court to
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create a law regarding assistance in dying. This resulted in the legislation “Medica
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l Assistance in Dying,” which was introduced in 2016.
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D Correct! All of these are examples of how shifting Canadian values have influence
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d legislation.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension cn cn
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Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for Nurses Keating
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s: Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE cn
1. Which of the following mandates that nurses have a basic understanding of the Canadian legal
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system?
a. Provincial and federal nursing bodies cn cn cn cn
b. The Supreme Court of Canadacn cn cn cn
c. Provincial nursing labor unions cn cn cn
d. The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
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ANS: A c n
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A Correct! Provincial and territorial regulatory bodies, have certain requirements rel
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ated to nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the legal system.
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B Incorrect—
The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is not involved i
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n the regulation of health care professionals.
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C Incorrect—
Labour unions do not focus on nursing standards and knowledge; rather, they repre
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sent the collective bargaining rights of nurses.
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D Incorrect—
This Act is relevant to nursing in that it regulates the prescribing, dispensing,
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and handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge nurses require abou
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t the legal system.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension cn cn
2. Identify one of the reasons why nurses need to have an understanding of ethics.
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a. Nurses do not share the same perspectives regarding health care with other health
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care professionals. cn
b. Morality and care are at the heart of nursing practice. cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn
c. Ethics provides a clear answer to nurses regarding the correct course of action.
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d. Convincing family members of compassionate courses of action is best done by cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn
nurses.
ANS: B c n
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issues may be similar. When views on an issue differ, then
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knowledge of ethics assists in clarifying and defending one’s position to others.
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B Correct! One reason for nurses studying ethics is that morality and care are at the h
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eart of nursing practice.
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C Incorrect—
Ethical theories can provide a framework for the exploration of the ethical questio
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ns and moral issues faced in health care. These theories guide how morality is unde
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rstood within the sphere of nursing practice and the
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client relationship. Ethical theories and frameworks can assist/guide nurses as they
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consider multiple options to choose the best or the
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least wrong course of action. cn cn cn cn
D Incorrect—
Nurses as members of the health care team are in a strong position to support famil
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ies. They respect the values and beliefs of clients and families and
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support them in decision making regarding the right course of action.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Synthesis cn cn
3. Why is it advantageous for nurses to have knowledge of ethical theories and principles?
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a. Ethical theories encourage nurses to critique others’ points of view.
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b. Nurses are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
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c. Ethical theories help nurses explain to the rest of the team why nurses have a
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greater understanding of the patient’s perspective.
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d. This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measures
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only.
ANS: B c n
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A Incorrect—
Ethics encourages nurses to respect the values of others and assists in understandi
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ng opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nurses to respectfully argue in
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favour of their positions while respecting the perspectives of others.
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B Correct! When views differ, ethical theories help clarify one’s position and make a
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rguments in support of it. Nurses ensure that all relevant information is shared wit
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h the team and the client.
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C Incorrect—
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onships each nurse has with the patient or client. cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn
D Incorrect—
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person’s autonomy, support him or her in making decisions about
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what is best in a particular context. This includes ensuring that patients are aware o
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f all the options available to them.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension cn cn
4. Why must nurses be familiar with the legal system?
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a. Some nursing actions are governed by the law.
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b. Nurses’ decisions may not be supported by the law.
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c. Nurses are sometimes at risk for litigation.
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d. All are correct.
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ANS: D c n
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of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,”
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but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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B Incorrect—
Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two examples
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of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,”
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but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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C Incorrect—
Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two examples
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of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,”
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but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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D Correct! Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two e
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xamples of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “et
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hical,” but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have untoward
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consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims. cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn cn
DIF: Cognitive level: Analysis cn cn
5. What existing legislation has been influenced by the shifting of Canadian values over time?
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a. The abolition of capital punishment
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b. Privacy
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d. All are correct cn cn
ANS: D c n
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One reason for the abolition of capital punishment is based on the belief in the sanc
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tity of life and the concern that an innocent person may be executed.
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B Incorrect—
Respect for autonomy and privacy led to legislation in provinces across Canada.
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C Incorrect—
Shifting views regarding euthanasia for the terminally ill led the Supreme Court to
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create a law regarding assistance in dying. This resulted in the legislation “Medica
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l Assistance in Dying,” which was introduced in 2016.
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D Correct! All of these are examples of how shifting Canadian values have influence
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d legislation.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension cn cn
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