Canada joined the consensus today on resolution 75/16 because we strongly support its objective of strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). However, Canada wishes to dissociate itself from the fourth preambular paragraph of the resolutio…
We thank you, Sir, for convening today’s meeting, and we welcome this important annual debate on Security Council reform. We also look forward to the next round of intergovernmental negotiations.
I would like to start by offering my personal congratulations to my colleagues the Ambassadors of Polan…
I am pleased and honoured to introduce to the General Assembly draft resolution A/75/L.9, entitled “Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency”, in Canada’s capacity as Chair of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for the period from September 2020 to September 202…
I am honoured to speak at this plenary meeting on the agenda item entitled “Seventy- fifth anniversary of the end of the Second World War”.
With regard to action on the draft resolution A/75/L.4 and the proposed amendments, Canada supports the commemoration of this anniversary in a consensus manner…
I have the honour to speak today on behalf of Australia, New Zealand and my own country, Canada (CANZ).
As the United Nations celebrates its seventy- fifth anniversary, it is important to remember that a rules-based international order is our best hope to bring about peace and security. The CANZ co…
Canada’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) has continued unabated since its founding in 2002. The Court’s ongoing effort to hold those responsible for the most serious international crimes to account is an important contribution to our goal of ending impunity for atrocity crimes and…
It is my pleasure to introduce His Excellency Mr. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, who will be speaking to the General Assembly by means of a pre-recorded statement.
Much has happened since this debate last place a year ago (see A/73/ PV.67 and A/73/PV.68). Since then hundreds of Ukrainians have died, been injured or had their lives violently disrupted. Children and the elderly continue to be disproportionately affected by the only ongoing military conflict in E…
We thank the Secretary- General for presenting his priorities for 2020 earlier today (see A/74/PV.54). We thank the President of the General Assembly and the Secretary-General for having rescheduled this debate to early in the year. We believe that this is a much better and more appropriate time for…
As this year comes to a close and we reflect on the commemoration of the seventieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the twentieth anniversary of the Security Council’s protection-of-civilians agenda, the world is at a crossroads.
The humanitarian aid system has become more effective, and …
I have the honour to deliver the first part of this statement on behalf of a group of countries, including Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Uruguay and my own country, Canada.
We deeply regret that the agreed language related to sex…
Canada is pleased to support the United Nations and Member States in their efforts to advance the culture of peace. The actualization of a global culture of peace demands nations that strive to promote dialogue while also working to protect and preserve the culture of all their citizens. Inclusive s…
As we are reminded today, our oceans represent a vital resource for humankind that is essential to our collective well- being and survival on this planet. At the same time, our
oceans are facing huge global challenges that require coordinated action. By finding common ground and working together to…
I would first like to commend the Permanent Representatives of Austria and of Bhutan, the two facilitators of the informal consultations, for their excellent work. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Paraguay for his leadership as Chair of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries.
Ther…
Canada is very pleased to be able to co-sponsor and support draft resolution A/74/L.13, on the situation in Afghanistan. I would like to thank the German delegation for its skilful chairing of negotiations over the past weeks. This year’s draft resolution highlights the efforts of the Government of …
At the outset, we thank the President for convening us today. We welcome this important annual debate on Security Council reform. We look forward to the next round of intergovernmental negotiations.
Canada is a member of the Uniting for Consensus group. As such, I fully endorse the statement made e…
It is an honour for Canada to mark today the thirtieth anniversary of the landmark adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We join the international community in reaffirming our determination to give our children the best possible start in life.
Many speakers today have highlighted t…
Canada has long supported the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its efforts to hold those responsible for the most serious international crimes to account. Ensuring accountability for such crimes helps end impunity, which is inextricably linked with respect for the rule of law. We are particula…
Canada joins other Member States in welcoming the adoption of the political declaration of the High-level Political Forum on sustainable development convened under the auspices of the General Assembly (resolution 74/4). We would like to thank Ambassador Carey of the Bahamas and Ambassador Skoog of S…
