Ottawa Treaty crucially important to reinforcing Canada’s resolve and protecting civilian lives

April 4 marks the International Day for Action Against Landmines, which recognizes the substantial progress made by those who tirelessly work for land release and provide victim assistance.

The looming threat of Russia and President Vladimir Putin has led to five Eastern European members announcing they will withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty in the last month alone, marking the first time any country has left the agreement and prompting concerns about its future.Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

BY LLOYD AXWORTHY, LOUISE ARBOUR

April 4, 2025

The Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty of 1997 stands as a landmark testament to Canada's leadership on the global stage. By prohibiting the use, production, and transfer of landmines, the Treaty has dramatically reduced the global threat posed by these weapons. Between 1999 and 2013, t...

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