Canada withdraws from U.N. Convention

Canada is withdrawing from a United Nations anti-draught convention after nearly two decades of participation.

The federal cabinet ordered that the country pull out from the convention last week.

This makes Canada the only UN-affiliated country in the world not a part of the agreement.

The Harper government’s decision to withdraw Canada from the convention was unannounced and came as a surprise to many.

The Canadian Press reported that even the UN officials were caught off guard by the news when questioned by journalists.

Critics are accusing the Conservative government of trying to hide their decision from the public.

The convention fights drought and desertification, particularly in Africa.

Canada first signed on to it in 1994.

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STORY WRITTEN BY: ALYSSA TREMBLAY