… We also ensure strict adherence to IHL throughout the lifecycle of the weapon. In accordance with Article 36 of [API], Canada conducts national legal reviews of new weapons, means or methods of warfare, to ensure IHL compliance. Canada also strictly adheres to IHL in the employment end use of its weapon systems. Perhaps another area the GGE could explore is how compliance with IHL is linked to ‘appropriate human involvement’ in the area of [AWS]. Or, how the conduct of article 36 reviews is linked to ensuring that appropriate human involvement is maintained in the use of force. …
Canada would support broad ranging consensus recommendations and in particular supports the following (non-exhaustive) list: …
- engaging in the voluntary exchange of information on legal reviews of new weapons; …
Canadian response to the Chair’s request for input on potential consensus recommendations (2021)
