Canada welcomes today’s adoption of this resolution on Kosovo, which paves the way for a peaceful settlement of this conflict. Most immediately and importantly, it will create the conditions for the safe return home of refugees in neighbouring countries and displaced persons within Kosovo. It was th…
We are assembled tonight to consider a tragic event, one that has occurred in the context of a military action brought about by a nation’s
Bringing a halt to such action, protecting the people of Kosovo and permitting their safe return are NATO’s only purposes. NATO does not attack embassies or tar…
The representative of India made reference to the fact that three vetoes had been cast in this morning’s voting. I would simply like to point out, as the representative of a country that is rather sensitive about the issue of the veto, that my understanding is that the rules are very clear. There we…
The draft resolution before us today demands an immediate cessation of the hostilities and urgent resumption of negotiations. What has the entire international community been doing since the beginning of the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo if not negotiating urgently and actively in order to avert thi…
The international community is facing a situation in which a Government at the heart of Europe is flouting the most fundamental rights of its citizens using disproportionate force to suppress dissidents, sending its armoured tanks and artillery to destroy villages, killing innocent civilians and for…
I thank you, Mr. President, for the kind words you addressed to me.
We are grateful to you, Sir, for allowing the Security Council to mark its sorrow at the passing of the Amir of
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We would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sierra Leone, Mr. Fr…
Mr. Vieira de Mello raised a number of important questions that the Security Council must consider. In this connection, we attach particular importance to continuing the practice of holding briefings and discussion meetings on humanitarian activities relevant to the Security Council.
The statement …
In 1945, the drafters of the United Nations Charter embraced a commitment — binding to this day on each and every Member of the Organization — to achieve universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.
This undertaking left its mark on the evolution of international affairs: fr…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
I would like to begin my intervention by thanking President Udovenko, on behalf of my delegation, for having, through his good offices, helped to avoid a divisive confrontation on this issue. In light of that example of his work, I am certain that under his able Chairmanship, and with the assistance…
I am pleased to take the floor today as the Security Council considers a draft resolution establishing a United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH), an entirely new Mission which is clearly adapted to Haiti’s special circumstances. The members of the Council are hereby sending a very …
I am pleased to be able to make the following statement on behalf of Australia, New Zealand and Canada (the CANZ Group).
An organization’s ability to evolve in order to be able to continue to carry out its mandate in a constantly shifting environment is the true test of its strength and stability a…
I am pleased to have the opportunity to participate today in the Security Council’s debate on the situation in Haiti. Canada is also pleased that the members of the Council seem prepared to adopt a draft resolution implementing the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his most recent rep…
