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"5.2 - End all violence agai... | B.Positive aspects 3.The Committee welcomes the following legislative and policy measures taken by the State Party: (a)The adoption of the Indigenous Justice Strategy and the implementation plan for Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, in 2025; (b)The establishment (2020–2026) and appointment of a Special Envoy on Preservi... | 3. The Committee welcomes the following legislative and policy measures taken by the State Party: (a) The adoption of the Indigenous Justice Strategy and the implementation plan for Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, in 2025; (b) The establishment (2020–2026) and appointment of a Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Rem... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 5896a9e5-20e1-496a-87b4-f5a6b0a4c9c3 |
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] | Business and human rights 10. The State Party should: (a) Strengthen existing mechanisms to ensure that all business enterprises subject to its jurisdiction respect human rights standards, including when operating abroad; (b) Ensure effective access to judicial and non-judicial remedies for victims of human rights abus... | 10. The State Party should: (a) Strengthen existing mechanisms to ensure that all business enterprises subject to its jurisdiction respect human rights standards, including when operating abroad; (b) Ensure effective access to judicial and non-judicial remedies for victims of human rights abuses resulting from the acti... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 628c0eba-9199-43ab-b3e6-fd8798f6fbec |
7a030bab-6c0e-4799-8f3b-9f616fd8179d | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatme... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Fight against impunity and past human rights violations 11.The Committee welcomes the measures adopted to advance the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the corresponding action plan, the calls to action issued in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission ... | 11. The Committee welcomes the measures adopted to advance the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the corresponding action plan, the calls to action issued in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the calls for justice contained in the fi... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 7a030bab-6c0e-4799-8f3b-9f616fd8179d |
5a571a00-4ce9-4d4c-97b0-c6242de4a2ce | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & i... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusi... | Fight against impunity and past human rights violations 12. In line with recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the State P arty should increase its efforts to fully imple... | 12. In line with recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the State Party should increase its efforts to fully implement the measures set out in the United Nations Declarati... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 5a571a00-4ce9-4d4c-97b0-c6242de4a2ce |
da793416-d8ce-49e7-948d-2c6286611106 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Migrants",
"People of African Descent",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"10.3 - ... | Non-discrimination 13.The Committee welcomes the efforts of the State Party to combat racism and discrimination. However, it remains concerned about reports indicating the persistence of intersecting forms of racism and discrimination affecting various groups. In particular, it expresses concern about: (a) harassment, ... | 13. The Committee welcomes the efforts of the State Party to combat racism and discrimination. However, it remains concerned about reports indicating the persistence of intersecting forms of racism and discrimination affecting various groups. In particular, it expresses concern about: (a) harassment, violence and socia... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: da793416-d8ce-49e7-948d-2c6286611106 |
374f2c49-52a3-4cca-bfd9-e5f580a3603b | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Public officials",
"People of African Descent",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 14. The State P arty should : (a) Redouble its efforts to prevent, combat and eradicate all forms of racism and discrimination, particularly systemic discrimination against Indigenous P eoples and people of African descent; (b) Ensure that all acts of racism and discrimination are promptly, impartial... | 14. The State Party should : (a) Redouble its efforts to prevent, combat and eradicate all forms of racism and discrimination, particularly systemic discrimination against Indigenous Peoples and people of African descent; (b) Ensure that all acts of racism and discrimination are promptly, impartially and effectively in... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 374f2c49-52a3-4cca-bfd9-e5f580a3603b |
79d6b57a-9235-4f33-8f45-4f3c55635eb2 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"People of African Descent",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.5 - Prevent and treat substance abuse",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 15.While taking note of the measures adopted by the State Party, including the Indigenous Justice Strategy, Canada’s Black Justice Strategy and the amendments to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Committee remains concerned about overrepresentation, particularly of In... | 15. While taking note of the measures adopted by the State Party, including the Indigenous Justice Strategy, Canada’s Black Justice Strategy and the amendments to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Committee remains concerned about overrepresentation, particularly of Indigenous people an... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 79d6b57a-9235-4f33-8f45-4f3c55635eb2 |
41a6ed47-94d7-4ae2-bf2d-12a8be8fdff1 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"People of African Descent",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 16. In the light of the Committee’s previous recommendations, and in line with the recommendations made by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the State P arty should redouble its efforts to prevent and address the excessive incarceration of Indigenous people and people of Afri... | 16. In the light of the Committee’s previous recommendations, and in line with the recommendations made by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the State Party should redouble its efforts to prevent and address the excessive incarceration of Indigenous people and people of African descent. It shou... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 41a6ed47-94d7-4ae2-bf2d-12a8be8fdff1 |
b83a9c85-a362-4dd3-b1af-2ca4714c515d | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 17.The Committee takes note of the measures adopted by the State Party to combat hate crimes, including Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate (2024) and the introduction, in 2025, of the proposed combating hate act (Bill C-9). Nevertheless, the Committee remains concerned about the reported rise in... | 17. The Committee takes note of the measures adopted by the State Party to combat hate crimes, including Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate (2024) and the introduction, in 2025, of the proposed combating hate act (Bill C-9). Nevertheless, the Committee remains concerned about the reported rise in hate crimes, both... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: b83a9c85-a362-4dd3-b1af-2ca4714c515d |
0181d77e-c664-4ea1-b88f-ac675c36b307 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Non-discrimination 18. The State P arty should, also in line with recommendations made by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women , bring its legislation on hate crimes into full conformity with international human rights standards, including by broadening the legal definition of hate crimes. I... | 18. The State Party should, also in line with recommendations made by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women , bring its legislation on hate crimes into full conformity with international human rights standards, including by broadening the legal definition of hate crimes. It should also: (a) T... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 0181d77e-c664-4ea1-b88f-ac675c36b307 |
89014ed8-a42d-487b-a897-58be295768b3 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Gender equality 19.While appreciating the measures adopted by the State Party to promote gender equality, such as the Pay Equity Act, which came into force in 2021, the Committee remains concerned about the persistence of gender inequalities across the State Party, including a significant gender pay gap that remains pa... | 19. While appreciating the measures adopted by the State Party to promote gender equality, such as the Pay Equity Act, which came into force in 2021, the Committee remains concerned about the persistence of gender inequalities across the State Party, including a significant gender pay gap that remains particularly high... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 89014ed8-a42d-487b-a897-58be295768b3 |
46c813d2-5f92-4366-a4f6-88b370e1daef | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Advancement of women",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discriminatio... | Gender equality 20. In line with recommendations of the C ommittee on the E limination of D iscrimination against W omen , the State P arty should intensify its efforts to ensure the effective equality of men and women in all spheres. In particular, it should take measures to increase the participation of women, especi... | 20. In line with recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women , the State Party should intensify its efforts to ensure the effective equality of men and women in all spheres. In particular, it should take measures to increase the participation of women, especially Indigenous and m... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 46c813d2-5f92-4366-a4f6-88b370e1daef |
83f9833c-b31d-451d-81b9-f0acc01a80e5 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Violence against women and domestic violence 21.The Committee takes note of the measures adopted by the State Party to prevent and address gender-based violence, including the federal strategy entitled “It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence” (2017), the National Action Plan to End Ge... | 21. The Committee takes note of the measures adopted by the State Party to prevent and address gender-based violence, including the federal strategy entitled “It’s Time: Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence” (2017), the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (2022), and similar init... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 83f9833c-b31d-451d-81b9-f0acc01a80e5 |
1c67672a-5d29-4b5e-947f-7c8e02643822 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Sexua... | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-c... | Violence against women and domestic violence 22. The State P arty should continue and strengthen its efforts to prevent, combat and eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls and ensure comprehensive protection and support for all victims of gender-based violence. In particular, the Committee calls on the ... | 22. The State Party should continue and strengthen its efforts to prevent, combat and eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls and ensure comprehensive protection and support for all victims of gender-based violence. In particular, the Committee calls on the State Party: (a) To ensure that all cases of v... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 1c67672a-5d29-4b5e-947f-7c8e02643822 |
6fcfc59a-23c6-4e3d-a589-e741c6031ade | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Private life & privacy",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Counter-terrorism measures 23.The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party indicating that it does not conduct mass surveillance, and notes the establishment of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency and the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner. However, it remains concerned ... | 23. The Committee takes note of the information provided by the State Party indicating that it does not conduct mass surveillance, and notes the establishment of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency and the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner. However, it remains concerned about reports indicating t... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 6fcfc59a-23c6-4e3d-a589-e741c6031ade |
21a76e7d-f0a4-4945-9c18-dd51f3a4b7cc | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | Counter-terrorism measures 24. Taking into account the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State P arty should ensure that its legislation and its national and border security, counter ‑ terrorism and surveillance activities fully comply with the provisions of the Covenant. In addition, the State P arty should re... | 24. Taking into account the Committee’s previous recommendations, the State Party should ensure that its legislation and its national and border security, counter ‐ terrorism and surveillance activities fully comply with the provisions of the Covenant. In addition, the State Party should refrain from adopting broad or ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 21a76e7d-f0a4-4945-9c18-dd51f3a4b7cc |
ecc30ee8-43f5-4a72-b05b-751908fb94af | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls 25.The Committee welcomes the release of the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the adoption of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan, as well as initiatives ... | 25. The Committee welcomes the release of the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the adoption of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan, as well as initiatives such as the Red Dress Alert in Manitoba. Howeve... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: ecc30ee8-43f5-4a72-b05b-751908fb94af |
e95e2ca3-3bcb-48e6-b021-dacf6fa47a3b | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Discrimination against women",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities... | Murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls 26. The State P arty should, also in line with recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination a gainst Women, fully implement the c alls for j ustice contained in the f inal r eport of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women ... | 26. The State Party should, also in line with recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination a gainst Women, fully implement the calls for justice contained in the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls while ensuring the full and meaningful part... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: e95e2ca3-3bcb-48e6-b021-dacf6fa47a3b |
35024ec2-ff90-43b8-9f16-bbe8b53e8d3a | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies"
] | Arms transfer 27.The Committee is concerned that, despite the provisions of the Export and Import Permits Act, the State Party’s accession to the Arms Trade Treaty, in 2019, and the country’s existing arms-export control regime, arms originating from business enterprises domiciled in the territory of the State Party or... | 27. The Committee is concerned that, despite the provisions of the Export and Import Permits Act, the State Party’s accession to the Arms Trade Treaty, in 2019, and the country’s existing arms-export control regime, arms originating from business enterprises domiciled in the territory of the State Party or under its ju... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 35024ec2-ff90-43b8-9f16-bbe8b53e8d3a |
7aef01bd-9e69-498e-a01b-ed7fb87ee2a8 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Right to life",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Arms transfer 28. In line with the Committee’s general comment No. 36 (2018) on the right to life, the State Party should strengthen its efforts to prevent, address and mitigate the adverse human rights impacts of arms transfers and exports, including by reviewing and , where necessary, revising its legislation and adm... | 28. In line with the Committee’s general comment No. 36 (2018) on the right to life, the State Party should strengthen its efforts to prevent, address and mitigate the adverse human rights impacts of arms transfers and exports, including by reviewing and , where necessary, revising its legislation and administrative fr... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 7aef01bd-9e69-498e-a01b-ed7fb87ee2a8 |
438cd610-88eb-47e7-95a1-2c6843864815 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Children with variations of sex characteristics (intersex) 29.The Committee is concerned that the Criminal Code does not explicitly prohibit physicians from performing genital surgeries on intersex children for the purpose of achieving a “normal” sexual appearance or function without the informed consent of the child. ... | 29. The Committee is concerned that the Criminal Code does not explicitly prohibit physicians from performing genital surgeries on intersex children for the purpose of achieving a “normal” sexual appearance or function without the informed consent of the child. The Committee notes that the State Party has not yet launc... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 438cd610-88eb-47e7-95a1-2c6843864815 |
31df5bba-a7ab-4d92-8c59-b37aebc3aa6d | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Children with variations of sex characteristics (intersex) 30. The State P arty should, in line with recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, amend its legislation, including the Criminal Code, to ensure that intersex children are not subjected to medically unnecessary surgeries without their full, ... | 30. The State Party should, in line with recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, amend its legislation, including the Criminal Code, to ensure that intersex children are not subjected to medically unnecessary surgeries without their full, free and informed consent. The State Party should guarantee ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 31df5bba-a7ab-4d92-8c59-b37aebc3aa6d |
8c598182-b995-441c-bc58-347a7ddce8d2 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Human rights & climate change"
] | [] | Climate change 31.The Committee takes note of the initiatives adopted by the State Party to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. However, the Committee is concerned about the State Party’s position according to which the right to life does not, or would not, create positive ... | 31. The Committee takes note of the initiatives adopted by the State Party to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. However, the Committee is concerned about the State Party’s position according to which the right to life does not, or would not, create positive obligations. I... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 8c598182-b995-441c-bc58-347a7ddce8d2 |
119a3d4d-40d1-4a97-abb9-69405ccd3c1a | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Human rights & climate change"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources"
] | Climate change 32. In accordance with article 6 of the Covenant and in the light of the Committee’s general comment No. 36 (2018), the State P arty should strengthen its climate mitigation and adaptation policies to ensure the protection of the right to life, particularly for Indigenous P eoples and persons in vulnerab... | 32. In accordance with article 6 of the Covenant and in the light of the Committee’s general comment No. 36 (2018), the State Party should strengthen its climate mitigation and adaptation policies to ensure the protection of the right to life, particularly for Indigenous Peoples and persons in vulnerable situations. It... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 119a3d4d-40d1-4a97-abb9-69405ccd3c1a |
d31b3c43-e403-4802-8495-bd247caccfa8 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Death penalty",
"Right to life",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting the integrity of the person"
] | [
"16.4 - Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows",
"3.5 - Prevent and treat substance abuse"
] | Liberty and security of person, and drug use 33.The Committee is concerned about legislative frameworks in certain provinces that allow for the deprivation of liberty of persons merely on the basis of substance use, which may result in the detention and treatment of individuals without their free and informed consent. ... | 33. The Committee is concerned about legislative frameworks in certain provinces that allow for the deprivation of liberty of persons merely on the basis of substance use, which may result in the detention and treatment of individuals without their free and informed consent. It is concerned about reports that in Manito... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: d31b3c43-e403-4802-8495-bd247caccfa8 |
d346c376-6604-4789-8cad-376a58c7449d | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting the integrity of the person"
] | [] | Liberty and security of person, and drug use 34. The State Party should review its legal and policy frameworks concerning drug use and dependency with a view to ensuring that responses to drug situations are based primarily on public health, harm reduction and human rights considerations, rather than punitive approache... | 34. The State Party should review its legal and policy frameworks concerning drug use and dependency with a view to ensuring that responses to drug situations are based primarily on public health, harm reduction and human rights considerations, rather than punitive approaches, in line with the International Guidelines ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: d346c376-6604-4789-8cad-376a58c7449d |
601641bd-90ae-487d-b71d-a51a4e9337bf | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Treatment of persons deprived of their liberty 35.The Committee is concerned by reports that refer to a high rate of suicide and the prevalence of sexual violence in places of detention, the excessive use of solitary confinement, the use of restraints on detainees, and inadequate access to healthcare services, includin... | 35. The Committee is concerned by reports that refer to a high rate of suicide and the prevalence of sexual violence in places of detention, the excessive use of solitary confinement, the use of restraints on detainees, and inadequate access to healthcare services, including mental healthcare, in detention facilities (... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 601641bd-90ae-487d-b71d-a51a4e9337bf |
062c28ec-3c67-4da4-b437-0428324941a6 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Treatment of persons deprived of their liberty 36. The State Party should take effective measures to ensure that conditions of detention are fully compliant with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) and other relevant international standards. In particular,... | 36. The State Party should take effective measures to ensure that conditions of detention are fully compliant with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) and other relevant international standards. In particular, it should: (a) Strengthen its efforts to preve... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 062c28ec-3c67-4da4-b437-0428324941a6 |
3bf2d1dc-d4ce-4d0d-a03f-65105aeaf8bb | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls"
] | [] | [] | Repatriation of persons from conflict zones 37.The Committee notes the efforts made by the State Party since 2020 to repatriate eight Canadian women and 22 children from the north-east of the Syrian Arab Republic. However, the Committee is concerned about reports indicating that at least nine men and five Canadian chil... | 37. The Committee notes the efforts made by the State Party since 2020 to repatriate eight Canadian women and 22 children from the north-east of the Syrian Arab Republic. However, the Committee is concerned about reports indicating that at least nine men and five Canadian children, together with two mothers who are not... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 3bf2d1dc-d4ce-4d0d-a03f-65105aeaf8bb |
ab12b25d-0068-41e4-85fd-26c8dfa34466 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [] | Repatriation of persons from conflict zones 38. The State Party should intensify its efforts to repatriate all its nationals currently held in armed conflict zones, in particular in the Syrian Arab Republic, together with the mothers of the Canadian children, through a clear and fair procedure that upholds the principl... | 38. The State Party should intensify its efforts to repatriate all its nationals currently held in armed conflict zones, in particular in the Syrian Arab Republic, together with the mothers of the Canadian children, through a clear and fair procedure that upholds the principle of the best interests of the child and ens... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: ab12b25d-0068-41e4-85fd-26c8dfa34466 |
807e2122-30f7-4707-944d-3435386dda56 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Trafficking in persons 39.The Committee expresses concern about the very low number of convictions for trafficking in persons, despite the large number of incidents reported to the police, the number of cases brought forward and the number of charges laid by the authorities between 2015 and 2022. It regrets the absence... | 39. The Committee expresses concern about the very low number of convictions for trafficking in persons, despite the large number of incidents reported to the police, the number of cases brought forward and the number of charges laid by the authorities between 2015 and 2022. It regrets the absence of information from t... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 807e2122-30f7-4707-944d-3435386dda56 |
533e0b44-348a-4cfa-891a-8d190d074453 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to ... | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in persons 40. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to effectively prevent, combat and punish trafficking in persons, as well as sexual and labour exploitation. In particular, it should: (a) Ensure that all cases of trafficking in persons and of exploitation are promptly, thoroughly, effectively an... | 40. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to effectively prevent, combat and punish trafficking in persons, as well as sexual and labour exploitation. In particular, it should: (a) Ensure that all cases of trafficking in persons and of exploitation are promptly, thoroughly, effectively and impartially investiga... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 533e0b44-348a-4cfa-891a-8d190d074453 |
059fb61c-598d-443a-892d-d15e73546425 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Right to health",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 41.The Committee remains concerned that the State Party maintains no statutory time limit on immigration detention, resulting in situations where individuals may be deprived of their liberty for prolonged and potentially indefinite periods. While the ... | 41. The Committee remains concerned that the State Party maintains no statutory time limit on immigration detention, resulting in situations where individuals may be deprived of their liberty for prolonged and potentially indefinite periods. While the Committee notes the termination of agreements enabling the use of pr... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 059fb61c-598d-443a-892d-d15e73546425 |
661d933b-38be-47ff-8e9f-daa3702f8603 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 42. Taking into account the Committee’s previous concluding observations and in line with recommendations by the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the State P arty should: (a) Establish a statutory time limit on the duration of immigration detenti... | 42. Taking into account the Committee’s previous concluding observations and in line with recommendations by the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the State Party should: (a) Establish a statutory time limit on the duration of immigration detention and ensure that detention is used only as a measure of last resort ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 661d933b-38be-47ff-8e9f-daa3702f8603 |
595cf5e0-bea7-4103-b94a-57a75dc60814 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 43.The Committee is concerned by reports indicating that the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12), currently pending final approval, may weaken refugee protection in the State Party. In particular, the Bill reportedly ... | 43. The Committee is concerned by reports indicating that the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12), currently pending final approval, may weaken refugee protection in the State Party. In particular, the Bill reportedly introduces new ineligibility provisions under which certain asylum c... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 595cf5e0-bea7-4103-b94a-57a75dc60814 |
17fa0336-caa4-43fb-b22f-c91492a5635c | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 44. The State Party should ensure that all persons seeking international protection have unfettered access to the national territory and to fair and efficient procedures, with all necessary procedural safeguards, for the individualized determination o... | 44. The State Party should ensure that all persons seeking international protection have unfettered access to the national territory and to fair and efficient procedures, with all necessary procedural safeguards, for the individualized determination of refugee status or other forms of international protection, in full ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 17fa0336-caa4-43fb-b22f-c91492a5635c |
9d512868-453d-44cc-831e-3a6374d78995 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Private life & privacy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Right to privacy 45.The Committee is concerned that certain provisions of the proposed cybersecurity act (Bill C-8), which would amend the Telecommunications Act, may adversely affect the right to privacy. In particular, the Committee is concerned about reports indicating that the Bill would authorize the Government to... | 45. The Committee is concerned that certain provisions of the proposed cybersecurity act (Bill C-8), which would amend the Telecommunications Act, may adversely affect the right to privacy. In particular, the Committee is concerned about reports indicating that the Bill would authorize the Government to require compani... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 9d512868-453d-44cc-831e-3a6374d78995 |
a6c52632-a8b8-4b2f-ba5f-19ad253dc58d | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Private life & privacy",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Right to privacy 46. The State P arty should ensure that legislation regarding cybersecurity, surveillance or other forms of interference with privacy fully complies with article 17 of the Covenant and with the principles of legality, proportionality, necessity and transparency. It should also ensure that such legislat... | 46. The State Party should ensure that legislation regarding cybersecurity, surveillance or other forms of interference with privacy fully complies with article 17 of the Covenant and with the principles of legality, proportionality, necessity and transparency. It should also ensure that such legislation includes effec... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: a6c52632-a8b8-4b2f-ba5f-19ad253dc58d |
7480e19f-34ed-4da3-ac04-5221c6b5d2de | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 47.The Committee is concerned by reports that the Act respecting the Laicity of the State (Bill 21), adopted by the Province of Québec in 2019, perpetuates discrimination by disproportionately targeting religious minorities, particularly Muslim women who wear the hijab, by pro... | 47. The Committee is concerned by reports that the Act respecting the Laicity of the State (Bill 21), adopted by the Province of Québec in 2019, perpetuates discrimination by disproportionately targeting religious minorities, particularly Muslim women who wear the hijab, by prohibiting public employees in positions of ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 7480e19f-34ed-4da3-ac04-5221c6b5d2de |
115b0c27-8640-40ae-98a1-6bcd59fe5f83 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 48. In accordance with article 18 of the Covenant and in the light of the Committee’s general comment No. 22 (1993) on the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion , the State P arty should guarantee the effective exercise of freedom of religion or belief and freed... | 48. In accordance with article 18 of the Covenant and in the light of the Committee’s general comment No. 22 (1993) on the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion , the State Party should guarantee the effective exercise of freedom of religion or belief and freedom to manifest a religion or belief, either ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 115b0c27-8640-40ae-98a1-6bcd59fe5f83 |
4aedb56b-eca0-4ec6-b055-21e250318cbc | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly 49.The Committee is concerned by the criminalization of defamation under sections 300 and 301 of the Criminal Code, which provide for penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment for the publication of defamatory libel. The Committee is concerned by reports of restrictions on ... | 49. The Committee is concerned by the criminalization of defamation under sections 300 and 301 of the Criminal Code, which provide for penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment for the publication of defamatory libel. The Committee is concerned by reports of restrictions on peaceful assemblies, including the removal ... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 4aedb56b-eca0-4ec6-b055-21e250318cbc |
720354d7-3803-4f12-94c3-479c1df7de78 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly 50. The State Party should: (a) Take all measures necessary to guarantee that everyone can exercise the right to freedom of expression, in accordance with article 19 of the Covenant and the Committee’s general comment No. 34 (2011) on the freedoms of opinion and expression, a... | 50. The State Party should: (a) Take all measures necessary to guarantee that everyone can exercise the right to freedom of expression, in accordance with article 19 of the Covenant and the Committee’s general comment No. 34 (2011) on the freedoms of opinion and expression, as well as academic freedom , and ensure that... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 720354d7-3803-4f12-94c3-479c1df7de78 |
6574b2aa-df10-4bd6-8aff-cee3ecfbe34c | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Rights of the child 51.The Committee takes note of the significant financial and operational commitments undertaken by the State Party in implementing Jordan’s Principle. However, it regrets that gaps persist in ensuring children’s equal and timely access to essential services, including backlogs and uneven regional im... | 51. The Committee takes note of the significant financial and operational commitments undertaken by the State Party in implementing Jordan’s Principle. However, it regrets that gaps persist in ensuring children’s equal and timely access to essential services, including backlogs and uneven regional implementation. The C... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 6574b2aa-df10-4bd6-8aff-cee3ecfbe34c |
f4003548-c7d7-47bf-b512-d6dfc0a31bd7 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Rights of the child 52. The State P arty should: (a) Ensure that all essential services for Indigenous people are delivered on an equitable, adequate and culturally appropriate and timely basis and increase its efforts to achieve the full and uniform implementation of Jordan’s Principle across all regions; (b) Continue... | 52. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all essential services for Indigenous people are delivered on an equitable, adequate and culturally appropriate and timely basis and increase its efforts to achieve the full and uniform implementation of Jordan’s Principle across all regions; (b) Continue efforts to remove pr... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: f4003548-c7d7-47bf-b512-d6dfc0a31bd7 |
df5ba168-bb6e-48a0-9827-9f917cad13ae | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Reservations",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Land & property rights",
"Budget & resources (for hum... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and in... | Rights of Indigenous Peoples 53.The Committee welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, the corresponding action plan and the National Council for Reconciliation Act, and notes the measures taken towards their implementation. However, it is concerned by the absence... | 53. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, the corresponding action plan and the National Council for Reconciliation Act, and notes the measures taken towards their implementation. However, it is concerned by the absence of an effective mechanism t... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: df5ba168-bb6e-48a0-9827-9f917cad13ae |
ebbfaff7-a6ac-433a-bb03-988f42f4576c | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Cultural rights",
"Reservations",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Land & property rights",
"Budget & resources (for human right... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and in... | Rights of Indigenous Peoples 54. The State P arty should redouble its efforts to promote, protect and recognize the rights of Indigenous P eoples, particularly with regard to their lands, territories, resources, culture, languages and ways of life. It should also: (a) Guarantee the effectiveness and systematic applicat... | 54. The State Party should redouble its efforts to promote, protect and recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples, particularly with regard to their lands, territories, resources, culture, languages and ways of life. It should also: (a) Guarantee the effectiveness and systematic application of participation and consul... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: ebbfaff7-a6ac-433a-bb03-988f42f4576c |
8cd52cda-f5cb-4072-894d-0b2a6a289ca6 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Rights of Indigenous Peoples 55.The Committee takes note of the State Party’s efforts to address gender-based discrimination under the Indian Act, including amendments aimed at removing the “cut-off rule”. However, the Committee remains concerned that discriminatory effects persist against Indigenous women, particularl... | 55. The Committee takes note of the State Party’s efforts to address gender-based discrimination under the Indian Act, including amendments aimed at removing the “cut-off rule”. However, the Committee remains concerned that discriminatory effects persist against Indigenous women, particularly regarding the second gener... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 8cd52cda-f5cb-4072-894d-0b2a6a289ca6 |
443899a9-5f5e-4a28-b4aa-c758371b2347 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Rights of Indigenous Peoples 56. The State P arty should increase its efforts to eliminate the remaining discriminatory effects of the Indian Act on I ndigenous women and their descendants, including by adopting proposed amendments concerning the second-generation cut-off rule and ensuring equal enjoyment of associated... | 56. The State Party should increase its efforts to eliminate the remaining discriminatory effects of the Indian Act on Indigenous women and their descendants, including by adopting proposed amendments concerning the second-generation cut-off rule and ensuring equal enjoyment of associated rights and entitlements. It sh... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 443899a9-5f5e-4a28-b4aa-c758371b2347 |
98cac327-c98b-4a19-b4ec-113de8dc5ee1 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [] | D.Dissemination and follow-up 57. The State P arty should widely disseminate the Covenant, the two Optional Protocols thereto , its seventh periodic report and the present concluding observations , with a view to raising awareness of the rights enshrined in the Covenant among the judicial, legislative and administrativ... | 57. The State Party should widely disseminate the Covenant, the two Optional Protocols thereto , its seventh periodic report and the present concluding observations , with a view to raising awareness of the rights enshrined in the Covenant among the judicial, legislative and administrative authorities, civil society an... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 98cac327-c98b-4a19-b4ec-113de8dc5ee1 |
c19494c3-0c8e-45a5-b912-83e72e868656 | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | D.Dissemination and follow-up 58. In accordance with rule 71 ( 5 ) of the Committee’s rules of procedure, the State Party is requested to provide, by 19 March 2029, information on the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in paragraphs 36 ( t reatment of persons deprived of their liberty), 42 ( t ... | 58. In accordance with rule 71 ( 5 ) of the Committee’s rules of procedure, the State Party is requested to provide, by 19 March 2029, information on the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in paragraphs 36 ( treatment of persons deprived of their liberty), 42 ( treatment of aliens, including mi... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: c19494c3-0c8e-45a5-b912-83e72e868656 |
08a2bfcc-f6d2-4586-8686-d5f449d09e2e | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | CCPR | 2026-03-24 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"CA"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Civil society"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | D.Dissemination and follow-up 59. In line with the Committee’s predictable review cycle, the State P arty will receive in 2032 the Committee’s list of issues prior to the submission of the report and will be expected to submit within one year its replies, which will constitute its eighth periodic report. The Committee ... | 59. In line with the Committee’s predictable review cycle, the State Party will receive in 2032 the Committee’s list of issues prior to the submission of the report and will be expected to submit within one year its replies, which will constitute its eighth periodic report. The Committee requests the State Party, in pr... | Human Rights Committee | CA | CCPR/C/CAN/CO/7 | 2026 | DocumentId: cad3438f-7c33-4333-9fbc-bcfdbef8fdda | AnnotationId: 08a2bfcc-f6d2-4586-8686-d5f449d09e2e |
95fc9456-691d-4ef7-8440-0a3e9fc6b652 | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2016 of the State Party’s sixth periodic report (CEDAW/C/CZE/6) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: (a)Act No. 78/2025 Coll., amending the Civil Code by introducing a unified definit... | 4. The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2016 of the State Party’s sixth periodic report (CEDAW/C/CZE/6) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: (a) Act No. 78/2025 Coll., amending the Civil Code by introducing a unified definition of domestic v... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 95fc9456-691d-4ef7-8440-0a3e9fc6b652 |
5c3cec10-4e7f-44aa-9291-9c0ad6b5a1bc | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: protection against explo... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of wo... | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to improve its policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the adoption or establishment of the following: (a)Action plan for the prevention of domestic and gender-base... | 5. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to improve its policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the adoption or establishment of the following: (a) Action plan for the prevention of domestic and gender-based violence for th... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 5c3cec10-4e7f-44aa-9291-9c0ad6b5a1bc |
b652a63a-f95b-4ca9-adf8-44dada9a1d47 | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality"
] | C.Sustainable Development Goals 7. The Committee welcomes the international support for the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agen... | 7. The Committee welcomes the international support for the Sustainable Development Goals and calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality, in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: b652a63a-f95b-4ca9-adf8-44dada9a1d47 |
059611d5-4503-4061-97fa-37604c9bbaeb | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
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] | [] | D.Parliament 8. The Committee stresses the crucial role of the legislative power in ensuring the full implementation of the Convention (see A/65 / 38 , part two, annex VI). It invites the parliament (Parlament České republiky), in line with its mandate, to take the necessary steps regarding the implementation of the pr... | 8. The Committee stresses the crucial role of the legislative power in ensuring the full implementation of the Convention (see A/65 / 38 , part two, annex VI). It invites the parliament (Parlament České republiky), in line with its mandate, to take the necessary steps regarding the implementation of the present conclud... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 059611d5-4503-4061-97fa-37604c9bbaeb |
453b2baa-4236-4f14-9b1c-6a1008507bf7 | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
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"Refugees & asylum seekers",
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"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Older persons",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Stateless persons",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, lin... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Racial discrimination",
"Discrimination against women"
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"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Definition of discrimination and intersectionality 9.The Committee notes with regret that the Anti‑Discrimination Act does not explicitly recognize intersecting forms of discrimination faced by marginalized groups of women and girls, such as Roma women, women with disabilities, rural women, older women, single women, w... | 9. The Committee notes with regret that the Anti‐Discrimination Act does not explicitly recognize intersecting forms of discrimination faced by marginalized groups of women and girls, such as Roma women, women with disabilities, rural women, older women, single women, women living in poverty, women with disabilities, l... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 453b2baa-4236-4f14-9b1c-6a1008507bf7 |
bb9aa234-88ef-4c13-bae8-9b919629e277 | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
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"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Definition of discrimination and intersectionality 10. The Committee, in line with articles 1 and 2 of the Convention and its general recommendation No. 28 (2010) on the core obligations of States Parties under article 2 of the Convention, recommends that the State Party: (a) Amend the Anti‑Discrimination Act and relat... | 10. The Committee, in line with articles 1 and 2 of the Convention and its general recommendation No. 28 (2010) on the core obligations of States Parties under article 2 of the Convention, recommends that the State Party: (a) Amend the Anti‐Discrimination Act and related legislation to explicitly prohibit intersectiona... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: bb9aa234-88ef-4c13-bae8-9b919629e277 |
072d92ca-a3c7-4627-992f-0ddacaa21717 | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
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"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Visibility of the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations 11.The Committee notes that the texts of the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations are online and that the State Party conducts training campaigns thereon. It reiterate... | Visibility of the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations 11. The Committee notes that the texts of the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations are online and that the State Party conducts training campaigns thereon. It reiterat... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 072d92ca-a3c7-4627-992f-0ddacaa21717 |
7581dc89-96ea-46a5-a51e-15988e1a4996 | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"CZ"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
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"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Visibility of the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations 12. Recalling its previous recommendations ( CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/6 , para. 9), the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide systematic, mandatory and continuous training on the Convention, the Optional Proto... | Visibility of the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations 12. Recalling its previous recommendations ( CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/6 , para. 9), the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide systematic, mandatory and continuous training on the Convention, the Optional Proto... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 7581dc89-96ea-46a5-a51e-15988e1a4996 |
79d822de-7c97-4d7b-bf49-6009b5b1b8ab | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"CZ"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Women & girls"
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"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Women and peace and security 13.The Committee notes that the third national action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), for the period 2026–2030, was approved in July 2025. It regrets, nevertheless, the lack of information on the systematic and meaningful participation of women in dec... | 13. The Committee notes that the third national action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), for the period 2026–2030, was approved in July 2025. It regrets, nevertheless, the lack of information on the systematic and meaningful participation of women in decision-making and on the surv... | Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women | CZ | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 79d822de-7c97-4d7b-bf49-6009b5b1b8ab |
d94c5ad3-d830-4aa5-9648-a66c35578cd6 | CEDAW/C/CZE/CO/7 | CEDAW | 2026-02-25 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"CZ"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Women & girls",
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"Human rights & climate change",
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