Reference: C.N.49.2015.TREATIES-XVI.

1 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE POLITICAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN

NEW YORK, 31 MARCH 1953
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention on the Political
Rights of Women and the Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015,
C.N.1.2015.TREATIES-XV1.1, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this
communication was made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the
Convention on the Political Rights of Women. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical
and administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary,
to make their own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a
depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of
the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention on the Political Rights of Women, 'Palestine' is
not able to accede to this convention, and that the Convention on the Political Rights of Women does
not enter into force, or have an effect on Canada's treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of
Palestine'.

23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.1.2015.TREATIES-XVI.1 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
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notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
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Reference: C.N.50.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.3 (Depositary Notification)

BASEL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF TRANSBOUNDARY
MOVEMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES AND THEIR DISPOSAL
BASEL, 22 MARCH 1989
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Basel Convention on the
Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (1989) and the
Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015, C.N.3.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.3, relating to
that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant to the
Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (1989). The Permanent Mission of Canada notes
the technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the
Depositary, to make their own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments
circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of
the purported Palestinian accession to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary
Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (1989), 'Palestine' is not able to accede to this
convention, and that the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous
Wastes and their Disposal (1989) does not enter into force, or have an effect on Canadas treaty
relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.3.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.3 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.51.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

RIO DE JANEIRO, 5 JUNE 1992
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention on Biological
Diversity and the Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015, C.N.5.2015.TREATIESXXVII.8, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was
made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the Convention on Biological
Diversity. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and administrative role of the
Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their own
determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of
the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention on Biological Diversity, 'Palestine' is not able to
accede to this convention, and that the Convention on Biological Diversity does not enter into force, or
have an effect on Canadas treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.

23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.5.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.52.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.7 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES
AGAINST INTERNATIONALLY PROTECTED PERSONS, INCLUDING
DIPLOMATIC AGENTS
NEW YORK, 14 DECEMBER 1973
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention on the
Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, Including Diplomatic
Agents and the Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015, C.N.7.2015.TREATIESXVIII.7, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was
made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the Convention on the Prevention
and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, Including Diplomatic Agents. The
Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and that it
is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their own determination with respect to any
legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of
the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes
against Internationally Protected Persons, Including Diplomatic Agents, 'Palestine' is not able to accede
to this convention, and that the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against
Internationally Protected Persons, Including Diplomatic Agents does not enter into force, or have an
effect on Canada's treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.7.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.7 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

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concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.53.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.12 (Depositary Notification)

UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL
ORGANIZED CRIME
NEW YORK, 15 NOVEMBER 2000
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention against
Transnational Organized Crime and the Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015,
C.N.8.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.12, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that
this communication was made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the
Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the
technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the
Depositary, to make their own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments
circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of
the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime,
'Palestine' is not able to accede to this convention, and that the Convention against Transnational
Organized Crime does not enter into force, or have an effect on Canada's treaty relations, with respect to
the 'State of Palestine'.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.8.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.12 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.54.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.8 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE SAFETY OF UNITED NATIONS AND ASSOCIATED
PERSONNEL
NEW YORK, 9 DECEMBER 1994
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention on the Safety of
United Nations and Associated Personnel and the Secretary-General's communication of
6 January 2015, C.N.9.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.8, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of
Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as
Depositary for the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. The
Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and that it
is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their own determination with respect to any
legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of
the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated
Personnel, 'Palestine' is not able to accede to this convention, and that the Convention on the Safety of
United Nations and Associated Personnel does not enter into force, or have an effect on Canada's treaty
relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.9.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.8 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.55.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6 (Depositary Notification)

UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA
MONTEGO BAY, 10 DECEMBER 1982
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the United Nations Convention
on the Law of the Sea and the Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015,
C.N.10.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that
this communication was made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and
administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to
make their own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a
depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order
to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of
the purported Palestinian accession to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 'Palestine'
is not able to accede to this convention, and that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
does not enter into force, or have an effect on Canada's treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of
Palestine'.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.10.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.56.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6.a (Depositary Notification)

AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PART XI OF THE
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA OF 10
DECEMBER 1982
NEW YORK, 28 JULY 1994
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Agreement Relating to
the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the
Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015, C.N.16.2015 TREATIES-XXI.6.a, relating
to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant
to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the Agreement Relating to the
Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The
Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and
that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their own determination with
respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in
order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the
context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Agreement Relating to the Implementation of
Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 'Palestine' is not able to accede to
this convention, and that the Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United
Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea does not enter into force, or have an effect on Canadas
treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.16.2015.TREATIES-XXI.6.a of 6 January 2015
(Consent to be bound: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.57.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.10 (Depositary Notification)

ROME STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

ROME, 17 JULY 1998
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,

communicates the following:

The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.

(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Rome Statute of the
International Criminal Court and the Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015,
C.N.13.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.10, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes
that this communication was made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for
the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the
technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not
the Depositary, to make their own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by
instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in
order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the
context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal
Court, 'Palestine' is not able to accede to this convention, and that the Rome Statute of the
International Criminal Court does not enter into force, or have an effect on Canadas treaty
relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.

23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.13.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.10 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.58.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2 (Depositary Notification)

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 (WITH
PROTOCOLS I, II AND III)
GENEVA, 10 OCTOBER 1980
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention on the
Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be deemed
to be Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III) and the
Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015, C.N.17.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2, relating
to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant
to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for the Convention on the Prohibitions or
Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be deemed to be
Excessively Injurious or to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III). The
Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and
that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their own determination with
respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in
order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the
context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention on the Prohibitions or Restrictions
on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be deemed to be Excessively Injurious or
to have Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III), 'Palestine' is not able to accede to this
convention, and that the Convention on the Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain
Conventional Weapons which may be deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to have
________
1 Refer to depositary notification C.N.17.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.2 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations
concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

-2-

(XXVI.2)

Indiscriminate Effects (with Protocols I, II and III) does not enter into force, or have an effect on
Canadas treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.

23 January 2015

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.59.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8.a (Depositary Notification)

CARTAGENA PROTOCOL ON BIOSAFETY TO THE CONVENTION ON
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
MONTREAL, 29 JANUARY 2000
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Cartagena Protocol on
Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Secretary-General's communication of
6 January 2015, C.N.4.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8.a, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission
of Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant to the Secretary-Generals capacity as
Depositary for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The
Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and administrative role of the Depositary, and
that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their own determination with
respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in
order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the
context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the
Convention on Biological Diversity, 'Palestine' is not able to accede to this convention, and that
Canada considers the declaration made the 'State of Palestine' to be without any legal validity or
effect.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.4.2015.TREATIES-XXVII.8.a of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.60.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.6 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON CLUSTER MUNITIONS

DUBLIN, 30 MAY 2008
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention on Cluster
Munitions and the Secretary-General's communication of 6 January 2015,
C.N.14.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.6, relating to that treaty. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes
that this communication was made pursuant to the Secretary-General's capacity as Depositary for
the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and
administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary,
to make their own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated
by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in
order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the
context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 'Palestine'
is not able to accede to this convention, and that Canada considers the declaration made the 'State
of Palestine' to be without any legal validity or effect.

23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.14.2015.TREATIES-XXVI.6 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.61.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1 (Depositary Notification)

CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN

ARBITRAL AWARDS
NEW YORK, 10 JUNE 1958
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Convention on the
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and the Secretary-General's
communication of 6 January 2015, C.N.2.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1, relating to that treaty. The
Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant to the SecretaryGeneral's capacity as Depositary for the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Arbitral Awards. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and administrative
role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary, to make their
own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in
order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the
context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention on the Recognition and
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, 'Palestine' is not able to accede to this convention, and
that the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards does not
enter into force, or have an effect on Canadas treaty relations, with respect to the State of
Palestine.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.2.2015.TREATIES-XXII.1 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.

Reference: C.N.62.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.13 (Depositary Notification)

AGREEMENT ON THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
NEW YORK, 9 SEPTEMBER 2002
CANADA: COMMUNICATION 1
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, acting in his capacity as depositary,
communicates the following:
The above action was effected on 16 January 2015.
(Original: English)
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations presents its compliments to the
Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Agreement on the
Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court and the Secretary-General's
communication of 6 January 2015. C.N.12.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.13, relating to that treaty. The
Permanent Mission of Canada notes that this communication was made pursuant to the SecretaryGenerals capacity as Depositary for the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the
International Criminal Court. The Permanent Mission of Canada notes the technical and
administrative role of the Depositary, and that it is for States Parties to a treaty, not the Depositary,
to make their own determination with respect to any legal issues raised by instruments circulated
by a depositary.
In that context, the Permanent Mission of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the
criteria of a state under international law and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in
order to avoid confusion, the Permanent Mission of Canada wishes to note its position that in the
context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities
of the International Criminal Court, 'Palestine' is not able to accede to this convention, and that the
Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court does not enter into
force, or have an effect on Canadas treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine'.
23 January 2015

________
Refer to depositary notification C.N.12.2015.TREATIES-XVIII.13 of 6 January 2015
(Accession: State of Palestine).
1

Attention: Treaty Services of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and of international organizations

concerned. Depositary notifications are issued in electronic format only. Depositary notifications are
made available to the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in the United Nations Treaty
Collection on the Internet at https://treaties.un.org, under "Depositary Notifications (CNs)". In addition,
the Permanent Missions, as well as other interested individuals, can subscribe to receive depositary
notifications by e-mail through the Treaty Section's "Automated Subscription Services", which is also
available at https://treaties.un.org.