A/HRC/24/11 the right to freedom of opinion and expression and others had expressed concern over restrictions to peaceful reunion. Algeria made recommendations. 104. Argentina acknowledged the establishment of the National Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters. It also noted the initiative of communities that take into account the needs of the elderly. Argentina made recommendations. 105. Armenia noted that the Armenian community in Canada had been fully integrated and enjoyed the positive impact of multicultural policies. It recognized the commitment of Canada to eliminate impunity of crimes against humanity, including genocide. Armenia made a recommendation. 106. Australia commended Canada’s commitment to human rights and welcomed the implementation of UPR recommendations, including on human trafficking and persons with disabilities. It welcomed initiatives to monitor violence against indigenous women but was concerned by shortcomings in data collection. Australia made recommendations. 107. Belarus noted a lack of cooperation with special procedures, excessive force against demonstrators, discrimination against migrants, overcrowding in corrective institutions and cruel treatment of inmates. Belarus made recommendations. 108. Benin praised Canada for consultations on the report, which encouraged discussion of human rights issues. It noted efforts for Aboriginal rights, territorial and land claims and education for Aboriginal children, but encouraged increased efforts to prevent violence against women and children. 109. Bosnia and Herzegovina asked Canada to detail measures taken in cases of missing or murdered Aboriginal women and girls in British Columbia. It also asked about employment insurance and efforts to tackle employment and income support for vulnerable groups. 110. Botswana praised Canada’s commitments to human rights, the Canada-First Nations Joint Action Plan between the Government and the Assembly of First Nations, and empowerment and protection of vulnerable groups. Botswana made recommendations. 111. Brazil praised Canada’s implementation of UPR recommendations. It encouraged legislation to fully apply the principle of non-refoulement. It was concerned by inadequate integration of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the legal system, leaving gaps in protection for children. Brazil made recommendations. 112. Bulgaria praised Canada for implementing UPR recommendations. It welcomed Canada’s prioritization of improvements to the situation of indigenous people. Bulgaria made recommendations. 113. Burkina Faso praised Canada for implementing UPR recommendations. It welcomed criminal legislation reforms, protection and integration of indigenous peoples, ratification of human rights instruments and steps against human trafficking. Burkina Faso made a recommendation. 114. Burundi observed that Canada was committed to strengthening its relations with indigenous peoples and to solving their land claims. It also noted efforts towards integration of citizens of diverse origins and against racial discrimination. Burundi made recommendations. 115. Cambodia noted efforts for promoting social inclusion and equality, combating racial discrimination and protecting women and children from violence. It welcomed Canada’s CRPD ratification and its National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. Cambodia made recommendations. 12

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