Canada has signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, reinforcing its commitment to international cooperation in tackling cybercrime and other cross-border criminal activities. The agreement is designed to improve collaboration between law enforcement agencies while protecting human rights, privacy and the rule of law.
The convention was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in December 2024 and opened for signatures in October 2025. It will come into force only after it is ratified by 40 states. So far, 79 countries and entities, including Canada, have signed the treaty, while 3 countries have completed the ratification process.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said, “As cyber threats continue to evolve and become increasingly sophisticated, international cooperation is essential to protecting Canadians and ensuring cybercriminals are held accountable.”
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the convention reflects Canada’s commitment to working with global partners to combat cybercrime while strengthening trust in digital technologies.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser said the treaty will help law enforcement agencies investigate cross-border cybercrimes more efficiently and improve efforts to bring offenders to justice.
The Canadian government also stated that it played an active role in negotiating the convention, advocating for provisions that uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law throughout the agreement.
The convention is expected to strengthen international coordination in investigating cyber-enabled crimes and improve information sharing between participating countries as cyber threats continue to grow in scale and complexity.
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