Rights Record: Canada and Amira Elghawaby

rights record: We heard it again from former American president Barack Obama in 2016, and even more recently from UN special rapporteurs who were visiting the nation's capital earlier this month, according to Toronto Star. But when it comes to disseminating good ideas, Canada could and should be more vocal, especially with regards to the protection and promotion of minority rights. Rick Madonik / Toronto Star By Amira Elghawaby Wed., April 26, 2017 Many years ago, then-UN Secretary General Kofi Annan announced that the world needs more Canada. On the one hand, Canada already has its hands full in working to rectify its dismal human rights record towards First Nations and indigenous communities. Considering that we have just marked the 35th anniversary of our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, now is a good time as any to review exactly why Canadians have something valuable to share and where there is room for improvement. But recent case law illustrates a forward-thinking approach on other contentious issues that should serve as an example for the rest of the world. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.