International Scientific Cooperation Bureau

International treaties

The 1969 Vienna Convention defines a treaty as "an international agreement concluded between States in written form and governed by international law, whether embodied in a single instrument or in two or more related instruments and whatever its particular designation."

In practice, treaties are concluded by the representatives of States who have received authorization to enter into agreements that are legally binding on those States. They are said to have full authority. In Canada, these agreements fall within the purview of the Minister's Office or of Foreign Affairs Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is a signatory of a number of international treaties related to agriculture, as well as science and technology.

Canada Treaty Information

Information on Canada's treaties related to agriculture

Canada's science and technology policies and international relations

Studies, agreements and policies related to Canada's role in the international scientific community.

Memorandum of agreement