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Mines Action Canada
@minesactioncan.bsky.social
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · 14d
Check out this interviews from #UNGA80 about the importance of the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines.

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A Legacy Under Threat: The Resurgence of Landmines - SDG Media Zone, 80th Session of the UN General Assembly
In 1997, international efforts that led to the creation of the Mine Ban Treaty were recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize. Over the years, more countries stopped the production and use of landmines and ...
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Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · 15d
Good to see this red line: "Prohibiting the deployment and use of weapon systems used for killing a human without meaningful human control and clear human accountability." @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social @minesactioncan.bsky.social
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Yoshua Bengio @yoshuabengio.bsky.social · 16d
Establishing where we collectively draw red lines is essential to prevent unacceptable AI risks.

See the statement signed by myself and over 200 prominent figures:
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200+ prominent figures endorse Global Call for AI Red Lines
AI could soon far surpass human capabilities and escalate risks such as engineered pandemics, widespread disinformation, large-scale manipulation of individuals including children...
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Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · 15d
Very glad to see these red lines. As a global AI powerhouse this is an area where #Canada can be an important leader. Good place to start is autonomous weapons aka #KillerRobots @evansolomon.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social @minesactioncan.bsky.social
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Yoshua Bengio @yoshuabengio.bsky.social · 16d
Establishing where we collectively draw red lines is essential to prevent unacceptable AI risks.

See the statement signed by myself and over 200 prominent figures:
red-lines.ai
200+ prominent figures endorse Global Call for AI Red Lines
AI could soon far surpass human capabilities and escalate risks such as engineered pandemics, widespread disinformation, large-scale manipulation of individuals including children...
red-lines.ai
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · 23d
A must read!
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Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor @minemonitor.bsky.social · 23d
Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 is out!

Check out the report: bit.ly/CMMonitor2025

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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · Sep 5
Deminers are never a target.
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Stop Killer Robots @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social · Sep 2
“Preserving meaningful human control over the use of force is one of the core purposes of a legally binding instrument on autonomous weapons systems.” – Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez delivers the #StopKillerRobots statement this morning at #CCWUN
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · Aug 21
Congratulations to our friends at @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social this year’s #HiltonPrize recipient!

It is always a pleasure working with them and their life-saving impact in communities during and after war has never been more important.

Learn more about their work: www.maginternational.org
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MAG brings peace and safety to those who have lived in fear for far too long. Help us find every unexploded landmine and bomb before a child does.
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ICAN @nuclearban.bsky.social · Aug 6
Today marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Dr. Terumi Tanaka, hibakusha and co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, reminds us we need to act on nuclear disarmament now and we have the solution in our hands: the #NuclearBan Treaty.

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Opinion | Eighty Years of Nuclear Weapons Is Enough
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Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · Aug 1
And if you are Canadian your can also consider a C$15.00 contribution to @minesactioncan.bsky.social a co-founder of the @banclusterbombs.bsky.social. www.minesactioncanada.org/donate
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · Jul 21
Today we are in Vancouver with our friends from @peaceboat.bsky.social and @sfuintlstudies.bsky.social marking to 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · Jul 17
Check out this excellent interview with Zoran, Alex and Reth about the human reality of landmines:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Their story starts around 27:30.
BBC OS - Israel intensifies airstrikes on Syria - BBC Sounds
Israel says it is trying to protect members of the Druze in Syria
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Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · Jul 14
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"At @minesactioncan.bsky.social, we are passionate about uplifting youth in disarmament and over the last year we have received some excellent materials from youth getting creative with how to think and talk about disarmament."
Creative Ways to Involve Youth in Disarmament
A Canadian Solution to Global Problems
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Erin Hunt @erinlynnhunt.bsky.social · Jul 3
Had a conversation with Guest Host Tim Powers about what on earth is happening with #landmines in Europe on @iheartradio.bsky.social today.
www.iheart.com/podcast/962-...
Carney's budget plan could lead to 'historic' public service cuts - The Vassy Kapelos Show | iHeart
<p>The Carney government has pledged to balance federal operational spending to get a handle on the national debt and deficit. Carney says this can be done by 'capping' the public service. But a new r...
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · Jul 3
What is happening with the Ottawa Treaty in Europe?

Get our take on the situation here:
www.minesactioncanada.org/mbteurope
Is Europe Walking Away from the Ottawa Treaty?
A Canadian Solution to Global Problems
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Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · Jun 29
"Explosive weapons affect all demographics, but the specific impact on children make explosive weapons and the political declaration a child rights issue. Children are one of the most vulnerable demographics in society,...". www.minesactioncanada.org/ewipachildri... @minesactioncan.bsky.social
How is the use of explosive weapons in populated areas a child rights issue?
How is the use of explosive weapons in populated areas a child rights issue?
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Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · Jun 23
#Canada should make defending the treaty a diplomatic priority at the NATO Summit that begins June 24." #landmines @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social @minesactioncan.bsky.social
Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · Jun 23
"As NATO members meet in The Hague to discuss defence and deterrence... Canada has an opportunity to work with its global partners to underscore the value of the Ottawa Convention..." #cdnpoli #landmines http#s://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-ottawa-convention-landmines-syria-war-crimes/
Opinion: As our allies abandon the Ottawa Convention against landmines, Canada must publicly defend it
The NATO summit is the ideal place to push back on five allies’ efforts to withdraw from our namesake treaty, which bans the use of explosives that typically kill civilians
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ICAN @nuclearban.bsky.social · Jun 22
Military action is not the solution. The US must stop all strikes immediately and return to diplomacy. This path leads away from disaster and toward real security.
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ICAN @nuclearban.bsky.social · Jun 22
US intelligence itself doesn’t believe Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. The attack has no legal justification and risks a regional conflagration. Attacking nuclear installations is also specifically banned by international law.
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ICAN @nuclearban.bsky.social · Jun 22
ICAN condemns the United States’ illegal military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
By joining Israel’s strikes, the US is violating international law and putting global non-proliferation efforts at risk.
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · Jun 19
Picture-perfect. Stunning. National treasure. Beautiful. Awe-inspiring. Gorgeous.

There are many ways to describe #Kananaskis, Alberta, but this week the only word that comes to mind is:

Disappointing.

#G7

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Disappointment in the Rockies
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International Campaign to Ban Landmines @minefreeworld.bsky.social · Jun 19
ICBL's statement on compliance at the #MineBanIM highlighting concerns over recent landmine use, missed stockpile destruction deadlines, and announced withdrawals. The statement was delivered by @marywareham.bsky.social.

Full statement is available here: bit.ly/4jUFjBH

#MineFreeWorld
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Mines Action Canada @minesactioncan.bsky.social · Jun 10
Merci Sénatrice!
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Sénatrice Julie Miville-Dechêne @jmivilledechene.bsky.social · Jun 9
Quel privilège de poser des questions au parrain du Traité d’interdiction des mines antipersonnel d’Ottawa, l’ex-ministre Lloyd Axworthy! 5 pays Européens veulent se retirer du traité à cause de la menace Russe. @senmarilou.bsky.social
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Paul Hannon @paulhannon.bsky.social · Jun 4
This is indeed sad news. I was fortunate to work along with my @minesactioncan.bsky.social colleague @erinlynnhunt.bsky.social and the late Paul Dewar of the NDP to ensure that #Canada became a State Party of the Convention of Cluster Munitions. My condolences to his family.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · Jun 4
I am saddened by the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau.

A true trailblazer and the first Canadian in space, he inspired many of us through his service and achievements.

My heartfelt condolences to his wife, Pam, and the Garneau family.
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