Working paper submitted by Canada - Intersessional Programme Proposal

Proposal for an intersessional programme of work to enhance implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Lights Weapons in All Its Aspects

Foreword
During the meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Conference to Review Progress made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects held in New York from 9 to 20 January 2006, Canada tabled a working paper outlining a proposal for an intersessional programme of work to complement work carried out during formal meetings of States. There was significant interest in the proposal and several States and civil society organizations requested additional information concerning how such an intersessional process might be undertaken. The present paper further elaborates the essential ideas advanced in the original working paper and reflects many of the comments and suggestions received from States and non-governmental organizations during the meeting of the Preparatory Committee. Canada will continue to consult widely in an effort to further refine the proposal for consideration at the review Conference.

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