Two resolutions (L2 and L3) were considered. Final language agreed for only some paragraphs. Others bracketed and the Chair directed Member states to go to informals to finalize. What follows is a transcript of the debate between member states. Final language will be posted as soon as it is available. Committee of the Whole Dronabinol …
Canada
CND Plenary Day 1 – Replies to INCB report
European Union There is a focus on demand reduction and emphasises the need for treatment. Welcome INCB’s work on NPS. Committed to bilateral and regional cooperation. Including judicial cooperation, and drug monitoring agencies. Need full respect for human rights. Want to see human rights included into all the CND does. EU opposed to death penalty …
Secretariat discussion on funding and framework Plenary
Chair. Two points. First, in re biennial budget and what is labeled in the resolution that CND adopted in reconvened session, I think there is need always both by Secretariat or delegations to always refer back to content of the resolution and in this regard I refer specifically to observation of Canada that MS have …
CND Plenary Day 1 – Canada
Canada has a strong and positive relationship with UNODC. Canada has contributed over $100 million to the organisation. Supports results-based financial management where accountability and transparency are importance. Supports technical assistance and capacity building. Full cost recovery will be consistently applied in field offices and headquarters. Canada supports limited FCR to review field offices with …
Statement of Canada
Pleased to participate. Committed to action on shared challenges. Encourage all states parties to fulfill obligations under 3 conventions. When PD and POA adopted, Canada had already implemented many commitments. Highlights of approach. All of us recognize that addressing illicit drug trade a multifaceted challenge. Drug trade fuels corruption, undermines rule of law and democratic …
CND Inter-Sessional – Tuesday 14th January 2014
With the High Level Segment of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) scheduled for the 13th and 14th March 2014, member states are continuing their work to negotiate and agree a ‘Joint Ministerial Statement’ that reviews the progress, challenges and next steps for international drug policy. This was the first inter-sessional meeting of 2014, …