Canada ranks high in World Justice Project surveyNovember 28, 2012 - 13:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Canada scored well above average in 2012 when it came to the rule of law, according to an annual survey of 97 countries conducted by the World Justice Project. As The Associated Press reports, Canada‘s highest score was sixth out of 97 in the category of open government and was 10th when it came to order and security. The index placed Canada 12th in two categories: absence of corruption and regulatory enforcement and 13th in both criminal and civil justice. Canada also ranked 15th overall in the area of government accountability and was 18th in the realm of fundamental rights. The index says, however, that “discrimination against immigrants and the poor is a source of concern” in Canada and delays in court processes are ‘‘perceived to be a problem.” It also notes Canada is “relatively safe from crime, civil courts are accessible and independent, and the criminal justice system is effective in bringing offenders to justice.” Scandinavian countries tend to dominate the index while Canada ranked higher that the United States in all eight categories. More than 97,000 people and 2,500 experts from around the world took part in the project. In Canada, opinions were drawn from 1,000 people in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |