87.10RE Reiteration of Resolution: International Law of the Sea
Whereas, An orderly regime for the use of the sea and its resources, including the deep sea-bed beyond national jurisdiction,
would greatly further the cause of international peace and cooperation among all nations; and
Whereas, The stated purpose of the Third Conference on the Law of the Sea was to achieve for the benefit of all mankind
a just and equitable international order governing all issues relating to the sea; and
Whereas, The Government of Canada signed the Convention on the Law of the Sea in December 1982 but has not ratified this Convention; and
Whereas, The Convention requires ratification by 60 states to pass into law, and by 1986, only 26 states had ratified it; therefore be it
RESOLVED:
That The National Council of Women of Canada commends the Government of Canada for signing the Convention on the Law of the Sea on December 10, 1982, and urges the Government of Canada to expedite the ratification of this convention; and be it further resolved that:
RESOLVED:
That The National Council of Women of Canada urges the Provincial and Local Councils to study the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and/or related explanatory material.