As this is the first time my delegation has addressed the Council this month, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July and on the effective way you have led the Council’s work
When the Security Council met in January this …
I have asked to speak in order to make clear my delegation’s position with regard to the method of funding that has been adopted for the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former…
When the General Assembly met a year ago to renew the mandate of the International Civilian Mission in Haiti, the prospects for the early restoration of democracy and respect for human rights appeared dismal.
From the outset, Canada has strongly supported the United Nations efforts to re-establish …
The Security Council is meeting tonight to decide on a new step in the international community’s continued commitment to the restoration of peace and democracy in Haiti. Four months ago, the multinational coalition authorized by the United Nations arrived in Haiti. Then, on 15 October, President Ari…
I would first like to warmly welcome the presence today in the Security Council of His Excellency Mr. Leonardo Simão, Foreign Minister of Mozambique.
I would also like to express Canada’s admiration for the courage and determination shown by the people of Mozambique and their political leaders duri…
Canada joined the consensus on resolution 66/9 as a means of expressing our solidarity with those who were affected by the tragic flooding in Central America in recent weeks. In response to the tragic floods, Canada has provided $2 million to help the people in the most severely affected countries o…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
I should like to begin by paying tribute to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). The establishment of those Tribunals was a milestone…
Some 21 years ago at Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, a number of Caribbean nations agreed to work more closely to advance their common interests. These nations established the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, to serve as a permanent body for intraregional cooperation, consultation and coordination wi…
I wish at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for December. I also wish to thank your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of the United States, who presided over the Council last month and has once again taken useful steps to increase the tr…
My delegation is pleased to have this opportunity to address the Assembly on a matter of pressing importance: the critical financial situation of the Organization.
We are compelled to agree with the stark assessment presented to the Assembly by the Secretary-General in his statement of 12 October. …
Canada has joined consensus because it considers that the Declaration is a strong statement against terrorism. Canada, however, associates itself with other States that have expressed regret with
The Government of Canada is pleased by the progress made over the past year in Central America in addressing important social, political and economic issues. We particularly commend the citizens and Governments of Central America for their success thus far in dealing with the region’s conflicts.
Th…
Just over one month ago President Aristide returned to Haiti, and a three-year twilight of brutality and repression ended. It is with considerable satisfaction that Canada joins the international community in celebrating this historic event. The Haitian people are now able to resume, with confidence…
This past year has seen a dramatic increase in emergency situations caused by man- made conflicts and natural catastrophes. Although an enormous price has been paid in human lives and material damage during these crises, an even higher price may have been paid afterward. Thirty million people in mor…
We live in a shrinking global community where our interests are increasingly interwoven and our hopes for the future are more and more dependent on one another. For this reason, Canada has from the outset welcomed the idea of an ambitious Agenda for Development. We agree with the Secretary-General t…
Canada welcomes the successful conclusion of the International Conference on Population and Development and the adoption of its wide- ranging Programme of Action. The consensus reached by more than 180 delegations, representing diverse regions, religions, cultures and political systems throughout th…
First of all, my delegation would like to join other speakers in extending its condolences to the Government and the people of Egypt on their tragic losses in the recent flooding. My delegation welcomes the successful conclusion of the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I am convinced that the Council will benefit once again from your intelligent and enlightened leadership this month. I also wish to thank your predecessor, the Permanent Repres…
Canada’s deep concern for the plight of the Bosnian people and our commitment to a peaceful solution to the conflict are well known. While we support most of the views expressed in the draft resolution, Canada is not in a position to vote for a draft resolution that calls for a lifting of the arms e…
As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations this year’s report of the Security Council underscores to all of us, if such a reminder is necessary, the tremendous challenges faced by the international community in efforts to maintain peace and security. The wide-ranging number of con…
