Analysis of regulatory and legal framework to ensure the realization of Canadian national biosafety and biosecurity program in the context of bioterrorism

Abstract

The article examines the regulatory and legal framework realization of Canadian National Biosafety and Biosecurity Program in the context of bioterrorism. Based on an analysis of Canadian law, it is shown that the creation of a regulatory system for this program is divided into several stages from the development of a general strategy to the creation and entry into force of specific legal acts that regulate in detail the order of research, storage and use of biologically dangerous agents and their toxins. At present, activities in the field of biomedical research in Canada are conducted according to national standards, and monitoring of their implementation in order to counter threats to biological nature provided by specially created state agency that is responsible for the administration and implementation of legislated Biosafety and Biosecurity Program. It is suggested to use the positive experience of Canada in Ukraine to create an appropriate national security system for countering bioterrorism, biological sabotage and other biological threats. Key Words: bioterrorism, biothreats, bio-risks, biological security, biological protection.