As we meet here in New York in the General Assembly for this Summit of the Future, we are at a global inflection point. Faced with escalating instability undermining the very foundations of the international order, beset by the increasingly dire costs of climate change, contending with rising inequa…
Nelson Mandela’s message of peace was rooted in the conviction that we are all part of the same community, that our fate is tied to that of our fellow citizens. He famously held that
“to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of o…
Before I begin, in the light of Tuesday’s earthquake in Mexico, I would like to offer Canada’s condolences to all families and friends in mourning. We wish a speedy recovery for all those who were injured and thank all first responders for their tireless efforts to help keep people safe. Our thought…
It is an honour to be present at the General Assembly today. It is wonderful to be here in the great city of New York. Once again this week, New Yorkers showed us how to be resilient and resolute in the face of violent extremism. On behalf of everyone in this Hall, let me directly say to the people …
