Canada formally joins Arms Trade Treaty as experts urge cancelling Saudi LAV deal over Yemen war

Civil society groups, including Oxfam and Project Ploughshares, laud Canada's accession to the Arms Trade Treaty, but say much work still needs to be done.

One of General Dynamics Land Systems Canada's light armoured vehicles on display at the 2016 CANSEC military equipment trade show in Ottawa.The Hill Times file photograph

News

BY AIDAN CHAMANDY

September 18, 2019

PARLIAMENT HILL—Canada formally acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty on Sept. 19, which aims to create common arms trade standards between signatories, but arms control experts from academia and civil society organizations are urging the federal government to stop exporting Light Armoured Vehicles (LA...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy