Thread by @CanadaOPCW

🧵

OTD 29 years ago, Canada signed the #CWC. Since then, we have been steadfast in our effort to rid the world of #ChemicalWeapons. Keep reading ⬇️

We play a lead role in the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons & Materials of Mass Destruction to prevent #CBRN proliferation & terrorism. 🇨🇦 contributed over $240 million to support CW destruction in #Russia, #Libya, #Iraq and #Syria.

🔗gpwmd.com

Canada is the top individual donor ($10 million) to the new Centre for Chemistry and Technology, which will position the OPCW to tackle emerging CW threats, promote chemical security and advance the peaceful use of chemistry into the future.

🔗 bit.ly/3FwglV6

Canada championed the decision to list new dangerous chemicals in the #CWC, including the #Novichok used in the UK in 2018, subjecting them to declaration & verification by the #OPCW. These changes entered into force on June 7, 2020.

🔗 bit.ly/33qdEH7

🇨🇦 advocates for accountability for #CW use in #Syria & elsewhere. We are members of the Partnership Against Impunity, supporters of the IIT, and partners with over 40 countries demanding more clarity from #Russia about the poisoning of Mr. #Navalny with a #Novichok nerve agent.

We remain committed to supporting the #OPCW to increase diversity, inclusion & gender equality in the Technical Secretariat. We support allowing all qualified #NGOs to participate in OPCW meetings.