Canada voted in favour of resolution 57/9, entitled “Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency”.
While the resolution is, in fact, a report on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s activities for the last year, the report, unfortunately, does not reflect the most recent development…
In recent years, Canada has placed a high priority on supporting the efforts of African countries to address the problems that confront Africa, including those relating to peace and security. This year, Canada, as Chair of the G-8, promoted dialogue between the G-8 and African partners who lead the …
After careful and lengthy consideration, Canada has decided to support the resolution just adopted as, in our view, it embodies important principles on the issue of extraterritorial application of national law. Nevertheless, we consider that the resolution could still benefit from clarifications to …
First of all I offer my condolences to the people of Indonesia, Australia and all the other countries that lost citizens and whose citizens suffered so many injuries in the terrible attacks in Bali, Canada included.
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We appreciate the efforts of the Council, and particularly the e…
The past year has been a momentous period for the United Nations. In the face of challenges of a new order of magnitude, Member States have been called upon to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of multilateralism. These principles are best articulated in the Millennium Declaration.
The re…
Thank you for your initiative in bringing the New Partnership for Africa’s Development before this Assembly. NEPAD has been brought before the General Assembly because it has the potential to mark a global turning point, a turning point in the relationship among African States and in that of develop…
I would like, through you, Sir, to congratulate Jan Kavan on his election as President of the General Assembly and to assure him of our delegation’s cooperation as he undertakes his important responsibilities this year.
Yesterday, people the world over paused to remember the victims of the tragic e…
Thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this public meeting.
Resolution 1325 (2000) was a determining factor for strengthening the place of women in Security Council actions for the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. As we meet today, almost two years after the adoption of that reso…
I am grateful to Council members for agreeing to an open debate on an issue of profound interest not only to the membership at large but also to the Organization itself. My Government is deeply worried by the discussions that have been taking place in the Security Council concerning sweeping exempti…
Our debate takes place at a time of great change and great hope for the Afghan people. Over the last five months, the Afghans have finally greatly proven their commitment to putting an end to several decades of conflict and to rebuilding their country and their lives. It is clear that they want to b…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the Council for giving me the opportunity to express the viewpoint of the Government of Canada on this important issue.
Over the past few days, we have witnessed a positive turn of events in the Middle East. We particularly welcome the announcement made…
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for once again giving me the opportunity to take the floor before the Council on this topic.
The Council has already laid down fundamental conditions that are necessary to help the parties to draw back. The international community has spoken unanimously, ye…
Since 11 September, the global community has moved beyond condemnation, condolences and solidarity to practical action against terrorism. To a very large extent, that action is guided by resolution 1373 (2001), which marked an exceptionally important step. We are pleased to see that this dynamic con…
When this matter was before the Third Committee, Canada gave an explanation of vote and when it came before the Fifth Committee, Canada gave an explanation of position. We take up this issue for the third time because we consider it essential to do so. We will be obliged to do so each and every time…
Mr. President, I too want to join the others who have congratulated you on the way in which you have managed the Council’s time, not least tonight.
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I take this opportunity to speak in this necessary and timely debate. We pay tribute to the Secretary- General for the resounding co…
We would like to thank the Mission of Germany for its coordination of this resolution. The resolution provides needed guidance from the General Assembly on the evolving political, security and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
Canada views the impending inauguration of the Interim Administrati…
I welcome this opportunity to speak in this debate. Since September 2000 the world has watched the violent degradation of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians with disbelief and consternation and growing horror. One thousand are dead and thousands more scarred and maimed for life. Bitterne…
Canada will join the consensus on the draft resolution contained in document A/56/L.60 because of our continuing commitment to supporting humanitarian assistance for the people of the Sudan. However, we continue to have misgivings about some of the language contained in the text and its potential ef…
I am here to speak on behalf of the Canadian Government in support of the draft resolution on cooperation between the United Nations and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Canada has been a sponsor of draft resolutions submitted under this agenda item over the past several years, and we are please…
The tragic events of recent months have reminded us of the need for solidarity and cooperation among citizens and among States. They have also brought into sharp focus the tremendous generosity and devotion of thousands of individuals, not only here in this city but elsewhere in the world as well. T…
