This guide provides practical information for Canadian organizations with responsibilities for national security. It outlines the steps to take during a security measure’s lifecycle to ensure that security standards, policies, and practices are both effective and respectful of human rights.

The Human Rights Impact Assessment is intended to help organizations to create and maintain security measures that respect human rights.

The four-step process outlines how to be as inclusive as possible by identifying and eliminating potential discriminatory practices throughout the lifecycle of a security measure.

This proactive approach can save time and money, improve a security measure’s effectiveness and efficiency, and bolster public support for new and existing security initiatives.