Most significant to date, perhaps, may be the success so far achieved by Working Group B in developing appropriate texts on the crucial issue of the order of destruction of chemical weapons and CW production facilities. Thanks in large measure to the important contribution here from the United States and Soviet delegations, we are getting closer to resolving what has been one of the more difficult issues facing us. However, we are not yet out of these woods and further efforts need to be made. My Government is especially impressed and pleased with the success Working Group C has had in addressing the immensely complicated set of legal issues involved in our consideration of sanctions, amendments, and settlement of disputes. Barely a year ago it might have seemed to a casual observer that these issues were intractable, but, thanks to the constructive spirit of compromise shown by delegations, it now appears that solutions are being identified that should meet the various concerns of all negotiators. Working Group A has also been successful in continuing and completing the work begun last year on the protocol on inspection procedures. My Government has noted in particular the serious attention that has most recently been given to the issue of procedures for the investigation of alleged use, a subject that has long been of special concern to Canada. In this latter respect, CD/PV.554 16 (Mr. Shannon. Canada ) I might note that my delegation is in the course of distributing to the secretariat copies of a report prepared by one of the experts advising the Verification Research Unit of the Department of External Affairs and International Trade Canada on "Verification methods, handling, and assessments of unusual events in relation to allegations of the use of novel chemical warfare agents". This report develops a methodology for the examination 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the progress of negotiations on the destruction of chemical weapons and related issues, specifically mentioning the work of three working groups. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations or politics. The content does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, or humanitarian aid and relief. The focus on science and technology is also limited, as it is mainly discussed in the context of verification methods.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology