Disarmament: Additional Protocol to the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be Deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (Protocol IV) - 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Archived and Outdated Information: This publication is out of date and should be referenced for research or recordkeeping purposes only.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 group of disarmament agreements outlines Canada’s participation in key international instruments aimed at restricting and eliminating harmful weapons. It includes the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and protocols addressing the use of certain conventional weapons, including mines, booby‑traps, and devices with indiscriminate or excessively injurious effects. These agreements support Canada’s commitment to global arms control, humanitarian disarmament, and the reduction of weapons that pose significant risks to civilians.

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