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address the root causes of various forms of discriminations in the country, ensure effective
access to justice, establish means of redress and protection of the rights of ethnic minorities and
indigenous people and Aboriginals, and revisit its decision with regard to the United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
256. Sweden welcomed this opportunity to participate formally in the universal periodic review
dialogue on Canada, and made two comments. Firstly, Sweden noted that the recommendations
on the issue of violence against women, including indigenous women, including its own
recommendation posted on the extranet, enjoyed the support of the Government of Canada.
Secondly, concerning the issue of violence against children, Sweden noted that the
recommendations made on this issue enjoyed the Government’s support and encouraged Canada
to include a prohibition of corporal punishment.
257. The United States of America appreciated Canada’s efforts to settle Aboriginal land
claims, with a view to accelerating the process. It also welcomed the attention paid to
recommendations to review the effectiveness of its anti-trafficking laws and to coordinate law
enforcement efforts among national, provincial and State authorities, and requested more
information in this regard. It commended Canada’s acknowledgement of civil society concerns
and appreciated its efforts to build on these constructive relationships, consulting them on
universal periodic review follow-up activities. It noted that Canada had been a model member of
the Council, demonstrating deep commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights.
258. Chad noted with satisfaction the acceptance of most of the recommendations made by
Canada.
3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders
259. The Canadian Human Rights Commission wished to see the universal periodic review
process move the dialogue forwards with regard to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples and the acceleration of Canada’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities. The Commission commended Canada for its acceptance of a number of
recommendations. For those not accepted, it encouraged Canada to develop practical strategies
to reach the objectives they were designed to achieve. It also called on Canada to establish a
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