Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
Canada Signs the CCW Treaty
Category
Military
Date
1981-04-10
Country
Canada
Description

Canada signed the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) on this date. The treaty focuses on limiting or banning specific weapons that can cause excessive injury or have indiscriminate effects. Canada’s signature signaled support for strengthening international humanitarian rules in armed conflict. The convention is known for its protocols, which address particular weapon types and wartime risks. Canada later ratified the treaty, and it entered into force for Canada at a later date.