A/HRC/24/11 representative with them throughout the process. Canada has recently announced funding to renew its support for legal aid. 80. Canada has not ratified the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families but fully supports its aims. Canada takes the promotion and protection of the human and labour rights of migrants seriously. Temporary foreign workers receive legal protection, including with respect to labour laws, in accordance with provincial, territorial and federal regimes. 81. The Russian Federation raised concerns about arbitrary detention and police illtreatment, funding cuts to women’s rights organizations and lack of a homelessness and poverty strategy. It asked Canada to clarify the situation of a detained woman. It made recommendations. 82. Senegal commended the positive developments occurred since the first universal periodic review, notably those in favour of indigenous peoples, the elderly and persons with disabilities. It also praised the actions to combat violence against women and children. Senegal made recommendations. 83. Sierra Leone noted that Canada had widely disseminated the outcome of the first universal periodic review. It also addressed issues raised then, such as the rights of indigenous peoples and the protection of women and children from trafficking. Sierra Leone made recommendations. 84. Slovakia welcomed, inter alia, the ratification of CRPD in 2010. It appreciated the regular contributions made by Canada to the OHCHR budget, including to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture. It made recommendations. 85. Slovenia welcomed efforts to address violence against women, but noted special rapporteur and treaty body reports of continuing widespread violence against indigenous women. Slovenia made a recommendation. 86. Cyprus praised Canada’s commitment to human rights and encouraged Canada to continue working with civil society, Aboriginal peoples and the private sector. It was encouraged by Canada’s pledge to combat all forms of violence against women. Cyprus made a recommendation. 87. Sri Lanka welcomed efforts to promote social inclusion, intercultural understanding and equality. It remained concerned over unequal treatment of people of colour, including Asian-Canadian and African-Canadian communities. It noted problems faced by immigrant skilled workers in finding suitable employment on par with their qualifications. Sri Lanka made recommendations. 88. The Sudan referred to Canada’s treatment of special procedures mandate holders. It noted that some officials had stated that United Nations experts and UPR should not examine the human rights record of Canada and should focus on other countries which face more serious and flagrant problems. The Sudan made recommendations. 89. Sweden appreciated efforts to fight violence against women but noted reports on violence against indigenous women. It referred to criticisms of Canada’s refugee legislation and asked about measures being taken to ensure that the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees is respected. Sweden made a recommendation. 90. Switzerland recalled that Canada had not yet ratified OPCAT even though it had accepted all recommendations regarding this during the first universal periodic review. It asked about the perspectives of a prompt ratification. Switzerland made recommendations. 91. Thailand welcomed efforts to combat human trafficking. It remained concerned about reports of lack of prevention of child sexual exploitation, violence and disparities in 10