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Which of the following statements best describes Canada's stance on barbaric cultural practices such as spousal abuse, forced marriage, honour killings, or female genital mutilation?
Answer: They are severely punished under Canada’s criminal laws.
$3.99 to unlock practice modeThey are permitted in remote areas of Canada with local consent.
They are personal matters not covered by Canadian law.
They are severely punished under Canada’s criminal laws.
They are tolerated if they are part of someone’s cultural background.
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Chapter: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Canada’s openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, 'honour killings,' female genital mutilation, forced marriage or other gender-based violence. Those guilty of these crimes are severely punished under Canada’s criminal laws.
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