13. Canada ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
16 Points |
Full Points 42 |
38.1% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: -2 |
Along with the other U.S. allies, it advocates the “progressive approach” toward a world without nuclear weapons, through implementing practical measures. It has not signed the TPNW. Canada has engaged in promoting the CTBT’s entry into force, developing its verification systems, and commencing to negotiate an FMCT. Canada has also undertaken active cooperation with civil society. Canada participated in the IPNDV. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
52 Points |
Full Points 61 |
85.2% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: 0 |
Canada acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and has applied the integrated safeguards. Canada exported uranium to India, as part of their civil nuclear cooperation. |
Nuclear Security |
35 Points |
Full Points 41 |
85.4% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: +2 |
Canada has ratified all conventions relevant to nuclear security and has introduced the recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, including computer security measures. In 2020, Canada became the country which does not have any research reactors using HEU. It has continued to engage in minimizing the use of HEU. It was also involved in efforts to strengthen international nuclear security standards, including engaging in universalization of nuclear security-related conventions. |