Can.adian citizens, most rights were guaranteed to all persons in Canada. The Canadian Human Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination on many grounds including race, national or ethnic origin and colour, served as a basis for the protection of Indian, Inuit and immigrant women against discrimination. 26. The Committee had also asked for more information about Bill C-15, which had in fact entered into force on 1 January 1988. In addition, a special adviser on child sexual abuse had conducted extensive consultations with provincial and municipal governments and with the private sector and non-governmental organizations, and would be submitting a report on that subject to the Minister of Health and Welfare. 27. The Statute Law (Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) Amendment Act required the Federal Minister of Justice to examine all legislation to ensure that it was consistent with the Charter, and to report any inconsistencies to the House of Commons. Since the Charter was an important means of implementing the Convention in Canada, that requirement helped to ensure that legislation was consistent with that instrument as well. I • • • CEDAW/C/SR.l67 English Page 7 (Ms. Stanley, Canada) 28. The amendments to the Criminal Code concerning abortion had been designed to balance the State's interest in protecting the foetus and women's constitutional right to an abortion. The proposed legislation prohibited abortion unless performed by or under the direction of a medical practitioner. The Government believed that the criminalization of abortions that did not meet those conditions was not a violation of article 2 (g) of the Convention. Article 3 29. The Aboriginal Women's Programme of the Native Citizens Directorate, with a 1989-1990 budget of over $2 million, was mandated to enhance, promote and foster the social, cultural, economic and political well-being of Aboriginal women. A number of activities designed to promote opportunities for Indian women were being 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various aspects of social and legal issues in Canada, specifically related to human rights, gender equality, and the protection of vulnerable groups such as Aboriginal women. It mentions specific laws and programs aimed at promoting equality and preventing discrimination.

**Category**
Health, Education, Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture