NEWS RELEASES
THE CANADIAN DISARMAMENT DIGEST NOW ON THE INTERNET
June 3, 1996 No. 102
THE CANADIAN DISARMAMENT DIGEST NOW ON THE INTERNET
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today invited users of the World Wide Web
(WWW) to visit The Canadian Disarmament Digest, the newest addition to the Web
site of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
"The Canadian Disarmament Digest provides information on Canada's activities in
building international peace and security. It will review subjects such as non-proliferation, and arms control and disarmament measures, including the
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty negotiations and the implementation of the Chemical
Weapons Convention. Other topics of interest will include Canada's efforts to
deal with conventional weapons, particularly land mines," said Mr. Axworthy.
The addition of The Digest to the WWW is in keeping with Mr. Axworthy's intention
to involve Canadians in foreign policy debates on critical non-proliferation, arms
control and disarmament issues; Internet users will be able to provide input via a
special comment box. "I am convinced that The Digest can become a useful
instrument in facilitating a better understanding of these concerns and Canada's
role in working toward a more secure world," the Minister added.
The Canadian Disarmament Digest can be found by clicking on the "What's New,"
"News Releases, Statements and Publications" or "Foreign Affairs and Policy" links
from the DFAIT Homepage. The WWW site address is as follows:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Lappe
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
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