Ban the Bomb

Molly Forsythe | Jan 13, 2021

The United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) has been endorsed by 122 nation states. On January 22nd it will become international law for more than 51 countries who have ratified the treaty. These nations recognize the threat of nuclear weapons. If Canada signed and ratified this treaty we too could have a vision as a country of a Nuclear Free World.

There are over 13 thousand nuclear weapons around the world. If 1% of these weapons were used many millions would die right away and billions in the nuclear winter that would follow.

Canada boycotted the negotiations at the UN on the TPNW (treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons). Canada has refused to sign or ratify this Prohibition on Nuclear Weapons. As our neighbour to the south, becomes more and more divided, I ask is it in our best interests to sit on the fence on this issue. Canadians should hear from our government why this decision is being made. We should be aware of the impact of human and global health if these weapons are used, and how we are preparing.

Molly Forsythe