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NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL WEAPONS
August 30,
2008: Canada has donated 300
chemical/biological protective suits to the Philippines, and will send
instructors to show Filipino troops how to use chemical, biological and
radiological detectors and decontamination equipment. Canada will provide the
equipment for this training as well. The total value of the equipment is over
$200,000. Last year, Canada also donated some protective suits and radiation
detectors.
The
Philippines sought this equipment and training to be ready for Islamic
terrorists who might use chemical, biological and radiological weapons in their
attacks. So far, the local Islamic radicals have attacked mainly with bombs and
bullets, plus the occasional knifing or beheading. The equipment and training
can also be used in the event of a chemical accident, which is the more likely
than any other threat. Canada has long been a leading developer of this
equipment, mainly for commercial uses.