My delegation is honoured to speak on agenda item 58, entitled “Strengthening of the United Nations system”, and specifically on the Secretary- General's report on arrangements and practices for the interaction of non-governmental organizations in all activities of the United Nations system (A/53/17…
I should like first to convey the regrets of Ambassador Michel Duval, who, unfortunately, cannot be here today.
It is with pleasure that I take the floor today when the Security Council is considering a draft resolution extending the present mandate of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in …
On the eve of the new millennium, the United Nations is facing difficult and increasingly complex challenges. Canada appreciates the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General to improve the capacity of the United Nations to meet those challenges by ensuring greater coherence and effectiveness in i…
I doubt that there is a more important issue, or one that will have a more profound effect on the United Nations, than the reform of the Security Council. The wrong choice can call into question the very legitimacy of the Security Council and the viability of the United Nations. We must not underest…
I am glad to have the opportunity today to speak on Canada’s behalf on the situation in Central America and on the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA). We are proud yet again to co-sponsor both draft resolutions on this item.
The past year has seen progress in the process of …
As this is the first time that I have taken the floor under your presidency, Sir, allow me to express my pleasure at seeing you presiding over our deliberations. I am certain that under your expert guidance the work of the General Assembly this year will be profitable and productive.
The debate on …
Canada voted in favour of draft resolution A/53/L.6 because we firmly oppose the attempt by the United States to force sovereign States to change their politics towards Cuba by applying the so-called Helms-Burton Act to give itself extraterritorial jurisdiction through internal legislation.
That be…
Thank you, Mr. President, for your invitation to participate in this important meeting on protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his timely report on this item.
There can be no doubt that recent att…
Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly. With your experience and dedication to the goals of this Organization, you will guide us wisely and effectively in our work this year.
And important work it is, for as the century draws to a close, our se…
It is a distinct pleasure to be here today to represent my country, Canada. I believe that this meeting provides a valuable and very timely opportunity for us all to better understand this pervasive
There is no doubt that globalization is the most important socio-economic phenomenon of this generat…
Canada voted in favour of resolution 52/250 because we believe that it will permit
Canada’s policy regarding Palestinian statehood has not changed, and our vote in favour of this resolution does not alter that policy. Canada continues to strongly support the Middle East peace process and the negoti…
At the outset, I wish to join Ambassador Fulci in conveying our deepest regret at the tragic death of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Maître Alioune Blondin Beye; members of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola who were accompanying him; and the two pilots of the plane …
Our delegation joined consensus on the resolution entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”. However, we regret that the
In paragraph 81 of its report, document A/50/230 of 22 June 1995, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations urged
“the Secretary-General to develop a rapidly…
My delegation has two subjects which it wishes to address at the present time under this item. On the first subject, I will speak on behalf of the delegations of Australia, New Zealand and my own country, Canada. On the second subject, I shall pass the microphone to my colleague for a statement on b…
I should like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for convening an open debate on the situation created by the nuclear tests conducted by India and Pakistan. I must, however, express my country’s regret that the views of Member States not members of the Security Council are being heard only aft…
The Canadian delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General and his team for their recent reports on the important process of the reform of the United Nations. We welcome the designation of Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette as the senior Secretariat official responsible for directing the im…
My delegation is pleased to associate itself with the consensus that has emerged today on this issue. We are pleased mainly because a vote was avoided and we have returned to the procedure that is most suited to this kind of decision. We regretted that this matter was forced to a vote in the Fifth C…
It is an honour to present for the Assembly's consideration the draft decision entitled “Non- governmental organizations”, as contained in document A/52/L.71.
When the Economic and Social Council concluded its comprehensive review of consultative arrangements between non-governmental organizations …
Earlier this month the international community acted decisively to hasten an end to the carnage and misery caused by anti-personnel mines. One hundred and twenty- three countries signed in Ottawa a treaty banning the production, stockpiling, transfer and use of a tool of war accurately described as …
Canada deeply regrets that, once again, consensus on the important issue of emergency assistance to the Sudan was not achieved. Canada voted against draft resolution A/52/L.42/Rev.1, on emergency assistance to the Sudan. Our vote should not be construed as a vote against the principles of humanitari…
