Review of Privileges and Immunities Accession Order - United Nations - C.R.C., c. 1317

Title of the statutory instrument

Privileges and Immunities Accession Order - United Nations - C.R.C., c. 1317

Enabling Act

Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act (FMIOA)

Rationale

Determining whether the privileges and immunities granted for the United Nations in the Order must be maintained.

Narrative

This Order grants privileges and immunities to the United Nations, as well as legal status in Canada.

Date of last review or amendment

Never been reviewed nor amended

Targeted start for review

Not applicable

Status

Completed

Result 

Confirmed. The Order operationalizes all privileges and immunities (P&Is) for United Nations core organizations/agencies/funds, implementing into Canadian law the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. There is therefore no requirement to amend the statutory instrument.

Departmental contact

United Nations Division
Global Affairs Canada
Email: extott.mio@international.gc.ca; extott.jla@international.gc.ca