I am pleased to be able to speak on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Commitments of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights in Guatemala (MINUGUA) and the new, expanded role it is being given in the implement…
Canada is deeply saddened and shocked by the attack against innocent Israeli schoolchildren today in Jordan, and we too extend our condolences to their families. Such deplorable acts of violence must not be allowed to derail the peace process. We believe that maintaining the current peace process is…
Less than two weeks ago, the Foreign Minister of Canada, in company with the former Secretary-General and many other supporters of peace in Guatemala, witnessed the signature ceremonies in Guatemala of the Agreement on a Firm and Lasting Peace aimed at ending over 35 years of civil conflict in that …
I have the honour to speak today in my capacity as Chairman for the month of December of the Group of Western European and other States on the occasion of the appointment of the new Secretary-General. It is also a great privilege to have this opportunity to thank Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali for his ou…
I am pleased to express my support for the draft resolution being considered today by the Security Council on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This draft resolution authorizes the establishment of a Stabilization Force (SFOR) and extends the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia an…
As Chairman of the Group of Western European and other States, I have the honour of addressing the General Assembly today on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This is a historic event, and I am pleased to have the opportunity
Fifty years ago, t…
My explanation of vote pertains to the draft resolution entitled “The nuclear- weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”.
Canada is a firm believer in the value to enhanced international peace and security of nuclear-weapon-free zone treaties freely arrived at by the States involved with …
Today, as we commemorate the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, all Member States of the United Nations have an ideal opportunity to give urgent attention to a growing international problem, and a modern form of slavery: trafficking in human persons. This is also an appropriate time for…
Canada is very pleased that the Security Council is considering the present draft resolution on the situation in
From the outset, Canada has had a particular interest in the United Nations efforts to promote democracy and stability in Haiti. Haiti is a neighbour with which we have had close relatio…
Over the past two weeks, the world’s attention has been riveted on the situation in eastern Zaire. While the international community might have reacted to the crisis sooner, the manner in which action has been galvanized in recent days has been nonetheless remarkable. Countries from all parts of the…
Yesterday, we were informed that 200,000 to 300,000 refugees were on the move over a 9-kilometre stretch of road in eastern Zaire. Today - fortunately - we know they were headed in the right direction. Nevertheless, the image conveyed by this and other, less auspicious, information from the United N…
In adopting the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of Africa (UN-NADAF) in 1991, this Assembly posed a crucial challenge to Africa and the entire international community. Canada’s support for the New Agenda, and our active participation in the review process, can be explained by one simpl…
Allow me first to mention that my delegation looks forward to working with President Razali in his capacity as Chairman of the Open-ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters Related to the Security Coun…
If children are a country’s wealth, a country’s worth is measured by how it cares for its children. The 1989 adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the 1990 World Summit for Children, and the World Congress against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children are welcome reminders …
The United Nations estimates that some 2 million to 5 million anti-personnel land-mines are deployed each year, added to the 100 million already laid in the ground. We are becoming more aware of the devastating consequences of these devices in terms of death and injury, and this
The economic and so…
Since this is my first opportunity this month to address you, Mr. President, allow me first to congratulate you on your outstanding conduct of the Council’s deliberations. The delegation of Canada has greatly appreciated your effective guidance of the Council’s work this month.
I also wish to take …
As this is my first opportunity to address the Security Council during February, allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on the way your presidency has unfolded. I know that, as a result of your capable guidance, the Council has carried out its tasks in a fruitful and effective manner. Allow …
The conflict that degenerated into violence in the former Yugoslavia in 1991 forced us to come to grips with a virulent nationalism and an undemocratic power struggle that was an assault on our fundamental values.
Yesterday, in Paris, a historic Agreement for Bosnia and Herzegovina, aimed at puttin…
I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December and to thank your predecessor, the Permanent
As you know, Sir, Canada made its views on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAM…
Haiti has just gone through one of the most crucial and eventful years in its history. Since the return of President Aristide to the country on 15 October 1994, some important groundwork has been done. Progress has been made in three key areas: strengthening and consolidating Haiti’s democracy, resp…
