Use the criteria below  to evaluate Canada's success in the recognition and protection of human rights. Canada has a fair, accessible and effective system of dispute resolution.
All citizens regardless of sex, marital status, religion and sexual orientation (including children, Aboriginals, immigrants and the elderly) are entitled to equal treatment before and under the law.
All Canadian residents and citizens, refugees and immigrants are protected from discrimination by individuals, corporations, government and members of the justice community.
All members of the justice community uphold the rule of law and respect the rights and freedoms protected by law.
The government is accountable to the rule of law.
All citizens have a voice in the democratic process.
All Canadians enjoy equal access to government services.
Canada abides by its international obligations to protect human rights both domestically and abroad.