Since signing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, the Canadian government has attempted to make human rights part of Canadian law. There are currently four main mechanisms in Canada to protect human rights: the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and provincial human rights legislation and laws.
the canadian human rights act states that the most critical prohibited grounds of discrimination are race, national or ethnic origin, colour, and religion.?
The issue of human rights in Canada did not raise much controversy compared to the problems related to human rights in other countries. Most Canadians believe that the country is a strong supporter and positive role model for human rights for the rest of the world. For example, in 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage across the country through the enactment of the Civil Marriage Act.
the canadian human rights act states that the most critical prohibited grounds of discrimination are race, national or ethnic origin, colour, and religion.?
Canada has had to deal with some human rights problems that have led to condemnation from international bodies, such as the United Nations. For example, some provinces still allow the use of religiously segregated schools. Dealing with First Nations or Native Canadians and the disabled also continues to attract criticism.