Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee

Published purpose

The Committee normally comprises three non-governmental experts in scientific disciplines relevant to BCD such as chemistry, microbiology and toxicology. The Committee´s annual cycle of activity includes: -Briefings on current BCD issues from officials at National Defence Headquarters and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade -Visits to selected Canadian Forces training establishments, operational formations and units where BCD activity takes place, and to associated government (mostly DND) research and development facilities such as the Defence Research and Development Canada centre at Suffield, Alberta (which is visited every year) -Attendance at selected BCD exercises, training courses, workshops, seminars and symposia conducted by the CF or the DND -Publication of an Annual Report in the public domain with key observations, conclusions and recommendations