Canada is a founding member of the UN and is party to seven principal United Nations human rights conventions and covenants (also known as treaties). As a party to these treaties, …

Canada has ratified seven major UN human rights treaties and must submit periodic reports on how it implements each of these treaties. Accompanying each report is a core document, used …

Canada takes its international human rights obligations seriously and is committed to maintaining a constructive dialogue with the United Nations human rights treaty bodies. These are a vital …

Canada has made commitments under international law to uphold specific human rights. Browse or search the summaries of treaties and other instruments, including the extent of Canada’s …

Human rights treaty bodies and non-governmental organizations have criticized Canada for its failure to have an effective implementation mechanism and for ignoring key recommendations …

In Canada, the Constitution, as well as federal, provincial and territorial laws, protect our human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Canadian Bill of Rights, passed in 1960, was the first …

however, handle Canada’s main human rights commitments: Canadian Heritage, the Department of Justice Canada, and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. This paper examines …

As a sovereign State endowed with an international legal personality, Canada is free to enter into treaties with one or more states or with international organizations.

There are two main federal pieces of human rights legislation - the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Human Rights Act. The Canadian Charter of Rights and …

In Canada, your human rights are protected by Canada’s Constitution and by federal, provincial and territorial legislation. These rights are consistent with those under international treaties to …

Canada has ratified key UN human rights instruments: Canada has also agreed to the jurisdiction of the individual complaint mechanisms established by the First Optional Protocol to the …

Canada accepted some minor international human rights obligations in the first half of the twentieth century: Canadians attended the Paris Peace Conference in 1919, signed the Treaty …

The aim of this article is to propose the creation of a domestic body that could monitor the implementation of human rights treaties ratified by Canada. The proposed public body could …

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the cornerstone of Canada’s rights laws. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is built upon it. Federal and provincial rights laws would …

Canada, having signed the treaties, is obligated to take steps to ensure that Canadian residents enjoy the rights guaranteed by them. International treaty monitoring bodies, which are …

May 17, 2023 · Looking closer at Canada’s domestic record of human rights implementation presents a murkier picture of a country that is often reluctant to incorporate international …

Located on Treaty 1 territory, at the crossroads of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers in a historic gathering place for the Anishinaabeg, Inninewak, Anishinewak, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, …

Feb 24, 2025 · Unlike the Canadian government, the United States and its courts have made it clear that they do not accept responsibility for safeguarding the human rights of non-U.S. …

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada’s Constitution. It protects you from the moment you arrive in Canada. The Charter: sets out the values that Canadians live …

Implementation of international human rights treaties in Canada Briefing note 1 March 2014 Catherine Morris This briefing note explains Canada’s legal responsibility to implement and …

Feb 17, 2025 · The Big Tide Haida Title Lands Agreement affirms that the Haida have Aboriginal title over all of the islands' lands, beds of freshwater bodies, and foreshores to the low-tide mark.

Feb 13, 2025 · Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them.