Rights group releases scathing report on Canada’s violations of Indigenous rightsOTTAWA — A prominent human-rights group says Canada is failing to address long-standing abuses, delivering a rebuke of what it calls the federal government's inadequate climate policy and violations of the rights of Indigenous people and immigration detainees. The criticisms levelled in the group's annual "World Report" extend to Canada's climate change policy, as well. Human Rights Watch had encouraging words, though, for Canada's support for LGBTQ people, highlighting the federal government's recent commitments to a national action plan to strengthen rights at home and abroad. The federal government says 137 long-term drinking water advisories have been lifted since November 2015, with initiatives underway to address the remaining ones. "Access to clean drinking water is fundamental, and we continue to make progress on our commitment to lifting all remaining long-term drinking water advisories in First Nation communities," the joint statement said.

Source: National Post January 12, 2023 20:47 UTC