A/HRC/43/41/Add.2 coordination body of bilateral, multilateral and private donors and agencies, and hosted its 2019 annual meeting. 86. The increased involvement of Global Affairs Canada in activities supporting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in international development is positive. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development presents a unique opportunity to strengthen international cooperation in a disability-inclusive manner. Canada should continue mainstreaming the rights of persons with disabilities and foresee disability-specific funds in its international assistance. Disability markers to monitor mainstream international cooperation efforts can contribute to these ends. V. Conclusions and recommendations A. Conclusions 87. In Canada there are all the conditions to fully implement the Government’s obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, but more must be done to complete the transition from a care and medical approach to a human rights-based approach. During her visit, the Special Rapporteur witnessed the commitment and political will at all levels to protect and guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities. Nonetheless, a review of the Canadian system, albeit through the lens of the federal Government and the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and British Columbia, indicates that systemic problems remain. While inclusion and respect for diversity are two key values promoted by the Government at home and abroad, persons with disabilities do not automatically enjoy the same opportunities and rights as everyone else in their community. 88. One significant challenge preventing comprehensive and sustainable progress in this area is the fact that policymaking is disjointed and that there is poor coordination between the federal Government and the provincial and territorial governments in the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This has led to sizeable discrepancies in the levels of protection and in the enjoyment of rights across provinces and territories and a fragmented and complex array of programmes, services and benefits that are difficult to navigate and access. Many of these efforts are unsustainable and even contrary to the rights of persons with disabilities. Systemic and systematic changes are needed to truly provide inclusive responses and solutions for all persons with disabilities, align resources with policy intent and provide much needed services and support in the community on an equal basis with others. While adopting federal legislation to address accessibility for persons with disabilities is an important step, much remains to be done to achieve a barrier-free and inclusive Canada. 89. Canada needs to adopt a human rights-based approach to disability and truly embrace the spirit and principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Such an approach should be integrated into all policies, strategies, programmes and responses, at the federal, provincial, territorial and local levels, to ensure equal outcomes for persons with disabilities. The various pilot initiatives and good practices in place could, if adequately scaled up, promote significant change for persons with disabilities in Canada. 90. The Special Rapporteur looks forward to a continued dialogue and collaboration with the State and other actors on the implementation of her recommendations. 17