Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Canada has ratified the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Adoption: The Convention was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 21 December 1965.

Entry into force: 4 January 1969.

Number of signatories and ratifications/accessions: There are 177 state parties to the Convention. An additional 5 states have signed but not ratified the Convention.

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• Summary information
• History
• Key Provisions
• Canada’s Commitments and Responsibilities
• International Monitoring and Implementation
• References