Canada
Canada enjoys a global reputation as a defender of human rights, aided by a solid record on core civil and political rights protections that are guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, the government faces longstanding human rights challenges. Many of these relate to the rights of Indigenous peoples, including violations of their right to safe drinking water and police mistreatment and abuse of Indigenous women and girls. Canada also grapples with serious human rights issues relating to the placement of children in immigration detention, and the use of prolonged solitary confinement. Internationally, the Canadian government has not taken effective steps to address abuses linked to the overseas operations of Canadian extractive and apparel companies.
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Refugees and MigrantsCanada is celebrated for welcoming newcomers and refugees, and for its commitments to building a multicultural, diverse and tolerant society. But if you scratch the surface, this is the hard truth: every year, Canada’s immigration and refugee asylum system detains thousands of people who are seeking protection or a better life in this country — and people with disabilities often fare the worst.
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“I Didn’t Feel Like a Human in There”
Immigration Detention in Canada and its Impact on Mental Health
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News
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Record Canada Heat Harms Older People and People with Disabilities
Climate Crisis Requires Inclusive Heat Action, Planning, and Response
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Concrete Action Needed Against Islamophobia in Canada
Recent attack latest in series of anti-Muslim incidents
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Canada: New Climate Law a Step in the Right Direction
Government Should Address Remaining Accountability Gaps
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Afghanistan: Exiting Forces Should Protect Interpreters
NATO Members, Australia Should Expedite Relocation of Local Staff
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