20. All levels of government in Canada were in constant contact with non-governmental organizations, whose views were thus taken into consideration in the preparation of reports. Moreover, non-governmental organizations were an integral part of Canada's national machinery for the advancement of women and maintained an active dialogue with all levels of government on the implementation of the Convention. 21. The Committee had asked whether steps had been taken to publicize the Convention in Canada. The text of the Convention had first been printed and widely disseminated in 1980 and had subsequently been reprinted for ongoing distribution. The text of the Convention was appended to Canada's report to the Committee, which was also extensively distributed throughout the country. A copy of the Convention had been included in a community development kit prepared in connection with the World Conference to Review and Appraise the Achievements of the United Nations Decade for Women, and references were frequently made to the Convention in fact sheets issued as a follow up to the Conference. The text of the Convention had also been made available to women's organizations throughout the country, and government funding was available for projects by women's groups which included studies and public education regarding the Convention. Lastly, in December 1989, the Federal Minister Responsible for the Status of Women had spoken in the House of Commons to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention, and copies of materials on women prepared by the United Nations Secretariat had been distributed. I • •. CEDAW/C/SR.l57 English Page 6 (Ms. Stanley. Canada) Article 2 22. Regarding the principal decisions of the Supreme Court under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which were relevant to discrimination against women and the interpretation of the Convention, she referred to the general remarks made 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in Canada. It mentions the involvement of non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and community development kits, which suggests a focus on social and human rights issues. The text also touches on the dissemination of information and education about the Convention, which could be related to the category of Education.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief