General Resources
Full text of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Canada | Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Abolition of Nuclear Weapons Campaign Material and Research
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
No place to hide: nuclear weapons and the collapse of health care systems - ICAN.
The Effects On The Inhabitants Of A City Of The Explosion Of A Nuclear Bomb by Alan F. Phillips This is a classic paper, written by one of the former Board members of our group. Over the years, it has been quoted numerous times and although written a few years ago, it is as relevant today as years ago.
Twenty Mishaps that Might Have Started a Nuclear War, by Alan F. Phillips. This is another classic piece written by Alan Phillips and also quoted numerous times.
Video Resources
Parliamentarian Resource Package.
For those who want to engage their Member of Parliament on the TPNW.
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Nuclear weapons present dangerous potential for war if used. ICAN has created an incredible resource on what happens if a nuclear weapon is used. Read it here first, before approaching your MP.
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Canada has yet to sign onto the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Find out more here
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When approaching a member of parliament, it is important to remember the human consequences of nuclear developments. Read more from IPPNW Central here
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The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons came into force on January 22 2021. The Treaty was ratified at the United Nations in July 2017. As of March 2023, and currently features 92 signatories and 68 states parties. Read more about the treaty here.
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ICAN has created a great resource focusing on the impacts that Nuclear Weapons have on global health care systems. Read the report: No place to hide: nuclear weapons and the collapse of health care systems
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A nuclear war using as few as 100 weapons anywhere in the world would disrupt the global climate and agricultural production so severely that the lives of more than two billion people would be in jeopardy from mass starvation. IPPNW published a report detailing the impacts. Read the report: Nuclear Famine: climate effects of regional nuclear war
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ICAN released a briefing detailing the interconnected issues of the climate crisis and nuclear war: Briefing Paper on Nuclear Weapons, the Environment, and the Climate Crisis. This briefing note addresses the twin crises of nuclear weapons and their impacts along with the climate crisis. Production, testing, the potential of nuclear war, and the additional risks of the climate crisis are all essential to understand the impacts nuclear weapons have on the environment which this paper explores.
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Following the Beijing Declaration, there has been an increasing amount of conversations surrounding the gendered impacts of nuclear weapons. Find out more information here.
Learn from Other Trusted Organizations.
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International Campaign to Ban Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
ICAN is a broad, inclusive campaign, focused on mobilizing civil society around the world to support the specific objective of prohibiting and eliminating nuclear weapons.
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The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace
Established in 1960, the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) is Canada’s oldest national feminist peace group. They are focused on building cultures of peace through education, advocacy and amplifying the voices of women
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Youth Nuclear Peace Summit
In the fall of 2019, high school students attended a three-day Youth Nuclear Peace Summit. They discussed the human, environmental, economic, political, and legal costs of the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
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Canadian Network to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
The Canadian Network to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (CNANW) was established in 1996 by representatives of national organizations that share the conviction that nuclear weapons are immoral and should be abolished.
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Science For Peace
For over forty years, Science for Peace has been a leader in conducting research and popular education to address vital issues affecting human security, such as nuclear weapons, climate change, and militarism.
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Physicians for Social Responsibility
Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, PSR works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.
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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists informs the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity from nuclear weapons, climate change and more.
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day Coalition
The Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition is a Toronto-based organization that commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through annual events, public education, and advocacy for nuclear disarmament.
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ICAN Partner Organizations
ICAN has gathered an incredible list of partner organizations for those looking to become more involved in the campaign!
