McGill, Eugenia

'An Institutional Suicide Machine': Discrimination Against Federally Sentenced Aboriginal Women by the Correctional Service of Canada in Violation of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

This paper discusses the treatment of Aboriginal women in the Correctional Services of Canada (CSC) within an international human rights context. The author posits that the discriminatory treatment of Aboriginal women in Canadian federal prisons amounts to a breach of CEDAW. The paper investigates the sexist and racist treatment of Aboriginal women in this context, drawing on research and factual reports. The author argues that the Canadian government ignores these rights violations despite numerous studies and inquiries. The author addresses the

Poverty and Social Analysis of Trade Agreements: A More Coherent Approach

The author argues for the importance of conducting comprehensive social and poverty assessments of trade policy, including consideration of social, economic and legal/regulatory factors. The author traces trends in international trade negotiations, including actions taken by developing countries to draw attention to the need for greater social and poverty analysis of trade agreements and development assistance.

Canadian Human Rights Commission Policy on HIV/AIDS

The Canadian Human Rights Commission's policy on HIV/AIDS recognizes and combats discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS in the workplace. It states that everyone has the right to equality and to be treated with dignity and without discrimination, regardless of HIV/AIDS status. While the policy does not explicitly address rights issues for women with HIV/AIDS, it applies equally to men and women and discusses HIV/AIDS in the context of equality rights and nondiscrimination.