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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.
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