Amnesty International submits this briefing to the United Nations (UN) Committee Against Torture, in advance of the adoption of the List of Issues Prior to Reporting for Canada’s 8th periodic report under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, in November-December 2021. This submission is not an exhaustive account of Amnesty International’s concerns but highlights several of the organization’s key concerns in relation to implementation of the Convention in Canada.
