Canada at OPCW

🇨🇦 addressed the Conference on Disarmament (CD) today, warning that the global security environment is deteriorating as arms‑control agreements erode. We urged renewed commitment to #disarmament, transparency, and inclusive multilateralism to strengthen global stability.

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death on 16 February 2024 To read the full statement: canada.ca/en/global-affa…

Canada stands with its allies in seeking the truth and will continue to press for justice. Russia’s repeated disregard for international law, including the Chemical Weapons Convention, cannot go unanswered and needs to be held accountable.

Russian authorities bear full responsibility for the death of Alexei Navalny while in their custody. The findings surrounding his death are deeply disturbing.

Today marks National Flag of Canada Day. Since it was proudly raised on 15 February 1965 on Parliament Hill, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag has been a symbol of pride, unity and common values. #CanadianFlag 🇨🇦

🔴 OPCW identifies Syrian Arab Air Forces as perpetrators of 2016 chemical attack in Kafr Zeita. For the first time, Syria cooperates with an OPCW Investigation and Identification Team’s investigation and provides full access to the country, information and documentation relevant to the incident. Read the press release ⬇️

My thoughts are with the families of the two U.S. Army soldiers and the civilian U.S. interpreter killed today in Palmyra, #Syria, and with those wounded. Canada stands with our Global Coalition partners in the fight against Daesh.

The @OPCW ‘s work to verifiably destroy the remnants of Assad’s chemical weapons in Syria 🇸🇾 is crucial, and it needs additional financing. Germany 🇩🇪 is contributing 2.000.000 € to the Syria Trust Fund.

Seven years ago, Canada condemned the use of the Novichok chemical agent on U.K. soil. Today, we again stand with the U.K. after an inquiry confirmed Russia’s responsibility for the 2018 poisoning of Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley.

🔴 Sabrina Dallafior of 🇨🇭 Switzerland appointed next OPCW Director-General, assuming office in July 2026. 🔗 Read more: opcw.org/media-centre/n… #CSP30

There is #NoExcuse for online abuse. Yet some state actors manipulate information and spread #disinformation to discourage women from participating in public life or exercising their right to free speech. #DontBeDeceived

Joint Statement on Achieving Gender Equality, Promoting Human Rights of All Women and Girls and Strengthening a Feminist Approach to Foreign Policy To read the statement: canada.ca/en/global-affa…

Last week, @OPCW Executive Council session 110 made 3 big decisions by consensus: - A decision allowing expedited on-site destruction of CW in Syria - The programme and budget for 2026-2027 - The nomination of Sabrina Dallafior Matter as the next DG of the OPCW.

At the @OPCW, Executive Council 110 was a big success. See for yourself:

Today at the @OPCW's #EC109 and into the future, Canada will continue to #StandWithUkraine until there is a just and lasting peace. We support Ukraine’s call for the OPCW to identify the perpetrators who used chemical weapons. 🇨🇦🤝🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini! @CanEmbUkraine @UKRinNLD

On this day 2️⃣ years ago, OPCW verified that the world's declared chemical weapons stockpiles had been irreversibly destroyed. Declared stockpiles are those officially reported by States Parties under the Chemical Weapons Convention. This historic milestone marked major progress, but our mission is far from over. The OPCW continues its critical work to ensure that chemistry is used only for peaceful purposes 🕊️

The 🇳🇱 and 🇩🇪 Intel Services AIVD and BND: Russia’s use of chemical weapons in Ukraine is intensifying. They confirm 🇷🇺 is employing chloropicrin, a potentially fatal chemical agent. The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the use of this agent under any circumstances.

🗓️ The 109th Session of the OPCW Executive Council (#EC109) will be held next week, 8-11 July 2025. ▶️ Learn about the EC and its role in promoting effective implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

🇬🇧 The UK has contributed £400,000 to support OPCW activities related to Ukraine. The funding will be used to facilitate the provision of equipment, training, expertise, logistical support and further technical assistance to enhance Ukraine’s resilience against chemical weapons threats. 🔗 Read more: opcw.org/media-centre/n…

80 years ago, the world came together to write a new future. The #UN Charter laid the foundation for peace, progress, and human rights. It protects our sovereignty, security, and prosperity. Canada’s been part of it since day one. #UNCharterDay #UnitedNations #UN80