Treaty

Canada’s Commitments and Responsibilities under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Canada signed the Convention in August 1966 and ratified it in October 1970. To date, Canada has made no reservations with respect to the Convention.

All States parties are obliged to submit regular reports (every two years) to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on how the rights identified in the Convention are being implemented. Canada last submitted a report to the Committee in January 2011.