Canada introduced the draft resolution whose adoption has made it possible to continue the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) until 15 March 2000. We did this at the end of a long process regarding the transition from peacekeeping missions to missions of post-conflict peace-bu…
Let me begin by commending you, Mr. President, for having organized today’s debate on the Security Council’s role in conflict prevention. Canada is a firm supporter of such initiatives, which enable the Council to consider multidisciplinary quotations concerning security and the Council’s mandate in…
May I begin by joining other members of the Assembly in expressing our condolences to the family of Mr. Amintore and to the people and the Government of Italy.
I will be reading a shorter version of the text that has been distributed.
Today’s debate on the oceans and the law of the sea affords us …
We too support the draft resolution before the Council today, because we wish to give the negotiations that are under way on a comprehensive omnibus draft resolution additional time to succeed. For over a year, the Council has failed in its responsibility to deal effectively with the Iraq problem, a…
Canada is pleased to co-sponsor the draft resolution contained in document A/54/L.27, which would extend the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA) for a further 12 months. We take this opportunity to thank all the men and women of MINUGUA for their valuable work i…
The report of the Secretary-General on mine action highlights both the challenges that lie before the international community and the strategies required to address this issue in a comprehensive fashion. Canada wishes to express its appreciation to the Secretary-General for providing such a comprehe…
I would like to join others in expressing personal thanks to you, Mr. President, for so eloquently commemorating the loss of 24 people last Friday in the World Food Programme flight into Kosovo. Among them was a young Canadian named Dan Rowan, who was on his way to Pristina to offer advice on penal …
Violence and instability continue to plague Burundi, with tragic consequences for the civilian population and the subregion as a whole. The Arusha peace process remains the best hope to bring that violence and instability to an end. Allow me to reaffirm at the outset my Government’s continued strong…
Canada is pleased to join previous speakers in welcoming Ms. Del Ponte to the Security Council today and wishing her every success in her vitally important task. These two Tribunals play an extremely important part in the promotion of international peace and security. We regard their work as essenti…
Canada shares with the United States the goal of encouraging democracy and liberalization in Cuba. However, we have been seeking this goal through different means. The Government of Canada continues to believe that a policy of constructive engagement has much more chance of having a beneficial effec…
Canada is a sponsor of the draft resolution before the Assembly on Cooperation between the United Nations and the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU). The presence here of the President of the Canadian contingent of the Union, Sheila Finestone, together with other Canadian parliamentarians, underlines …
Canada has the pleasure of co-sponsoring the draft resolution that will establish the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). In order to prepare for the transition to independence — the path that was chosen during the popular consultation of 30 August 1999 — the sorely te…
Mr. President, we salute your invitation to Mr. Olara Otunnu to set the context for our discussion of Sierra Leone this morning. I can think of no more fitting reminder of what we are seeking to achieve with the draft resolution before us than Special Representative Otunnu’s vivid and jolting remind…
Canada welcomes this opportunity to discuss the work of the Security Council with the all the Members of the United Nations. The opportunities for dialogue between the Council and those to whom it is accountable are too rare. To Canada, as an elected member of the Council, such accountability seems …
I commended you, Sir, for providing us with this opportunity to address international terrorism, a tangible threat to international peace and security that defies basic standards of human behaviour. Today’s discussion, coming on the heels of our resolute action last week to bring an alleged major in…
Canada welcomes the opportunity to present a summary of Canada's record in relation to the International Year of Older Persons. We congratulate the Secretary-General on highlighting a variety of activities undertaken by Governments and by civil society, which provide useful examples for all of us. A…
I would like to thank the delegation of the Netherlands for convening this meeting on the situation in Africa and to you, personally, Mr. Prime Minister, for adding your presence to this very important debate. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his very thoughtful report and the S…
The proliferation, misuse and excessive accumulation of small arms and light weapons is a direct concern for the Security Council. I would like to thank the Netherlands for taking this initiative today to focus the Council’s attention on a very critical issue. Last week, the Council studied the repo…
Allow me first to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly. Canadians are proud to have accompanied you and your people on their journey to join the community of nations.
On behalf of Canada, allow me also to welcome the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of Naur…
Mr. President, I would like to thank you for the opportunity the Security Council has had to listen to President Chiluba. We are particularly pleased that this discussion is taking place in an open meeting of the Council. It is important that the broader community of members of the United Nations sh…
