The 1950s saw the introduction of a new type of human rights legislation. Commonly referred to as “fair practices legislation,” these acts prohibited discrimination in employment, housing and services. Initially focused on discrimination based on race and religion, these acts were eventually broaden...
The Canadian Senate passedBill C-16by a 67-11 vote. The bill adds prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression to the Canadian Human Rights Act, amends the criminal code to extend protections against hate speech and allows judges to take into consider...
An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code in respect of persons with disabilities, to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act in respect of persons with disabilities and other matters and to make consequential amendments to other Acts ...
The Optional Protocol to the UN's Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) is an international human rights instrument that acts as a preventive measure to monitor all places of detention through regular visits. Supportive of the OPCAT since its adoption, Canada has considered signature/ratification since ...
Meanwhile, the spokesperson pointed out that the United States, Canada and other Western countries have strict national security legislation and law enforcement, which seriously violates the basic spirit of human rights and the rule of law, but have instead made groundless accusations against Hong Kong...
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While the hearing is regarded by some as being purely symbolic, human rights activist Boyle said he was hopeful that Bush and Co could soon find themselves facing similar trials elsewhere in the world. “We tried three times to get Bush in Canada but were thwarted by the Canadian Government,...
and the compensation of victims of a grave breach of international peace and security, gross and systematic human rights violations or acts of significant corruption. This would potentially authorize the Government of Canada to use the proceeds to assist, for example, in reconstruction efforts in Ukr...
As one of Canada's most beloved classic rock acts, April Wine's impact on the music landscape cannot be understated. Peaches An audacious and unapologetic force in the world of electroclash, Peaches has garnered attention for her provocative lyrics and larger-than-life stage presence. By ...
Eric Goldstein, deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa division, said the fundamental problem with the charges faced by the Farrahs and Algerian journalist Mustapha Bendjama, who was tried and sentenced alongside them, is the nature of the charges themselves. ...