A/HRC/39/11 106. Trinidad and Tobago noted the continued commitment of Canada to advancing the rights of women and girls and to the situation of children and youth. 107. Tunisia commended Canada for its progress on gender equality, as well as efforts made for asylum seekers and migrants. 108. The United Kingdom commended the creation of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. 109. The United States praised efforts towards reconciliation with peoples of the First Nations, and noted the strategy to combat gender-based violence. 110. Uruguay welcomed the progress made by Canada in terms of women’s empowerment and gender equality. 111. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela acknowledged the multifaceted approaches adopted by Canada in addressing gender-based violence. 112. Viet Nam welcomed the policies and strategies adopted on gender equality, access to housing and poverty reduction. 113. Zambia welcomed the refugee reform, but was concerned about the backlog facing the Immigration Refugee Board. 114. Afghanistan congratulated Canada on its legal and policy framework for the integration of migrants and asylum seekers. 115. Albania praised the preventative measures being taken to address inequalities between women and men, with a special focus on women’s empowerment. 116. Algeria welcomed the measures adopted for indigenous peoples and training on human rights education. 117. Angola congratulated Canada on the measures taken to reduce social inequalities, especially among indigenous peoples and minorities. 118. Armenia encouraged Canada to continue with its effective measures to ensure the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. 119. Australia applauded Canada on its formal apology to, and reparations for, historical discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community. 120. Azerbaijan was concerned about the reported continuation of racial profiling on the part of the police, security agencies and border agents. 121. Bahrain welcomed the Government’s continued commitment to addressing human rights issues. 122. Belarus noted the efforts of Canada to combat trafficking in persons at the international level and the adoption of the National Housing Strategy. 123. Belgium noted the persistence of violence and discrimination against indigenous women and women from ethnic minorities. 124. Benin congratulated Canada for implementing the recommendations received during the previous review. 125. Bhutan welcomed the constructive engagement of Canada with the special procedures. 126. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples. 127. Bosnia and Herzegovina appreciated the fact that the national report had been prepared in collaboration with federal, provincial and territorial governments. 128. Botswana requested an update on the implementation of a recommendation it had made during the previous cycle on eliminating racial profiling. 129. Brazil commended Canada for its commitment to gender equality and to protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 8