Culture: Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict - 1998 (English, French, PDF)

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Archived and Outdated Information: This publication is out of date and should be referenced for research or recordkeeping purposes only. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. You can request an alternate version of our publications by email at Accessibilite-accessibility@international.gc.ca or telephone at 1-800-267-8376. This publication contains the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, a multilateral treaty adopted at The Hague in 1954 to safeguard cultural heritage during armed conflicts. Acceded to by Canada in 1998 and in force for Canada as of March 11, 1999, the Convention establishes international obligations to protect and respect cultural property, including monuments, works of art, and places of historical significance, during times of armed conflict.

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