Only four months ago representatives of Member States gathered in this Chamber to acknowledge a breakthrough in the Angolan peace
I wish to convey Canada’s deep concern at the very tense situation in Angola. The increased fragility of the peace process is disturbing, and the continued suffering of …
We thank the Secretary- General for his latest report on assistance in mine clearance. The report makes clear why landmines have been described as a humanitarian disaster and as the war that never ends. Anti-personnel mines, in particular, pose a great and continuing danger to millions of innocent m…
We welcome this opportunity to review this year’s activities of the Security Council on the basis of the Council’s annual report to the General Assembly. In our view, the debate on this item is an important occasion for all Member States to comment on the Security Council’s actions and decisions. I …
Canada has supported this resolution again this year. We have done so because we contest any effort to force change in our own policy through the use of measures having an extraterritorial reach. Canada has always taken a vigorous stand against measures that seek to constrain the freedom of investme…
I am pleased to speak today on draft resolution A/50/L.77, under the agenda item entitled “The situation of democracy and human rights in Haiti”, which I hope the Assembly will adopt by consensus.
The draft resolution under this item has two functions. On a broad level, it seeks to measure and welc…
Canada has deplored the military takeover that contravened the constitutional and legal institutions of Burundi. A forcible takeover is no substitute for dialogue between all the factions and parties involved to restore social and political peace to a country. The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, Canada’s…
As this is my first opportunity to address the Security Council during the month of April, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your conduct of the Council’s affairs. We are convinced that thanks to your skilful leadership, the Council will perform its duties in a fruitful and effective m…
The inauguration of President René Préval on 7 February this year was the first peaceful transfer of power in Haiti’s history from one democratically elected President to another. Haiti can now proudly say that it has
However, there is still some distance to be travelled in consolidating the gains …
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 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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
After careful consideration, Canada supported the resolution we have just adopted.
I would underline that Canada’s primary concern with the embargo is its extraterritorial reach, the way in which the laws and regulations governing the embargo seek to constrain the freedom of trade of third countrie…
