A/HRC/24/11 33. Canada also referred to a proposed bill to ensure access to safe drinking water for First Nations, effective treatment of waste water and the protection of sources of water on First Nations lands. 34. Canada noted that improving outcomes for Aboriginal students is a shared responsibility of governments, communities, educators, families and children. The Government has worked on a number of tripartite agreements to support First Nations education reform. 35. Since Canada’s first universal periodic review, there have been a number of actions to protect communities and ensure the safety of women and girls. These include: the strengthening of criminal law responses and penalties for violent crimes; providing police, prosecutors and the courts with enhanced measures to more effectively manage the threat posed by individuals who are at very high risk of reoffending; legislative measures to raise the age of sexual consent from 14 to 16 years to protect all young people, and particularly girls, from sexual exploitation by adult predators. A further measure is acting to prevent and address trafficking in persons and related forms of exploitation. 36. Deeply concerned about the number of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, Canada is taking concrete actions to achieve real and lasting change. Among other actions, in 2010 the Government announced measures and funding for a seven-point strategy, aimed at improving the response of the law enforcement and justice systems. 37. France recognized the international commitment of Canada in the area of human rights. France asked whether Canada contemplated undertaking measures in favour of its citizens condemned to death, regardless of where they had been convicted. France made recommendations. 38. Gabon encouraged Canada to continue reinforcing relations with Aboriginal peoples and to pursue initiatives to fight racial discrimination. Gabon made a recommendation. 39. Germany appreciated ratification of CRPD and the endorsement of UNDRIP and encouraged its implementation. Germany was concerned about reports of violence against indigenous women and encouraged the State party to strengthen its efforts. It made recommendations. 40. Guatemala saluted the 2012 action plan against trafficking in persons, including the establishment of the first integrated team of agents against trafficking. It also noted the police’s bias-free policy that bans racial profiling. Guatemala made a recommendation. 41. The Holy See congratulated Canada for its human rights trajectory. It welcomed the 2009 change in the immigration system to favour the integration of immigrants and facilitate their participation in economic and social life. The Holy See made recommendations. 42. Honduras noted efforts to improve the conditions of indigenous peoples. The official apology for the suffering caused by the transfer of Inuit families in the 1950s was an example. However, there were still issues to be resolved. Honduras made recommendations. 43. Hungary commended the ratification of CRPD. It referred to criticism by civil society of the implementation of the 2002 Anti-terrorism Act and Public Safety Act and the impending implementation of the Balanced Refugee Reform Act and asked about this legislation. Hungary made recommendations. 44. Iceland asked about Canada’s plans to develop a strategy to end violence against Aboriginal women and girls. It commended measures to strengthen legislation and programmes regarding prohibition of commercial sexual exploitation of children including law reform initiatives. Iceland made recommendations. 6