UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

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Canada has acceded to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

Adoption: The Convention was adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization General Conference on 20 October, 2005.

Entry into force: March 18, 2007.

Number of signatories and ratifications/accessions: There are 138 state parties to the Convention. The European Union also acceded to the Convention.

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• Summary information
• History
• Key Provisions
• Canada’s Commitments and Responsibilities
• International Monitoring and Implementation
• References