Destination Risk Register

Canada is a constitutional monarchy with a federal parliamentary government. The multiparty federal election was reported to be free and fair. The government had mechanisms in place to identify, investigate, prosecute, and punish officials who committed human rights abuses and corruption.

The overall score indicates that substantial violations of human rights happen in this country. Compliance with human rights standards cannot be assumed. Particular caution should be exercised. Relevant risks for the tourism sector are, e.g.:

• Threats of violence against indigenous women and girls
• Threats of violence against Black, Asian, Jewish, and Muslim minorities