On behalf of Canada, I would like to thank France for having organized this important debate, for which we are grateful.
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This open debate on Children in Armed Conflict provides an important opportunity, one year after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1612 (2005),
to …
Let me begin by acknowledging the very helpful and constructive role you have played, Mr. President. We encourage you to persevere.
The breadth and depth of Canada’s engagement in this Organization is well known. Our commitment to
ensuring its effectiveness is unshakeable. We are, as the Assembly …
I am speaking in explanation of position on paragraph 34 of the resolution just adopted.
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Canada did not want to stand in the way of consensus on that paragraph, but we would like to express our concerns regarding the challenges with which we are confronted with a view to achievin…
The signing of the Darfur peace agreement represents an essential step towards the achievement of lasting peace for the people of that region. Canada congratulates the signatories of the agreement on having seized the opportunity for peace. We also commend those who have chosen to associate themselv…
Canada is pleased to have the opportunity to address the Security Council on Afghanistan. We express our thanks to you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate.
Let me begin by congratulating Mr. Tom Koenigs, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and assuring him of o…
With respect to resolution 60/40 on the Syrian Golan, Canada noted last year that the resolution assigns to a
single party, Israel, the responsibility for resuming negotiations while in reality confidence-building measures and gestures of good will are necessary on both sides. We do not approve the…
With regard to the resolution entitled “Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People”, in the absence of clear value added as a result of the work of the Committee, Canada maintains its opposition and believes that the General Assembly should consider reassigning sca…
Last year during the debate on this item, in this very Hall, we spoke of a window of opportunity for the Middle East peace process and called on both parties to embrace the historic opportunity for real change in the
lives of Israelis and Palestinians. Both sides have risen to the challenge, and it…
This year, natural disasters of unprecedented scale and ongoing conflicts have forced millions of people to seek humanitarian assistance. The Indian Ocean tsunami, the food crisis in the Sahel, the earthquake in South Asia and protracted conflicts such as those in the Democratic Republic of Congo an…
On behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/60/1). As he notes, the past year has seen both progress and setbacks for the international community. The 2005 World Summit Outcome (resolution 60/1) reflects that reality, and provides a s…
Canada’s position on cloning is clear. All forms of human cloning, for whatever purpose and by whatever technique, are prohibited in Canada under the law relating to assisted reproduction. Although certain elements of the Declaration are in line with Canadian national law, such as the prohibition of…
The Security Council has an important role to play in facilitating and enforcing international efforts to control the pervasive impact of the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons. Canada is encouraged by the progress made in that regard, particularly the establishment of mechanis…
I have taken the floor to explain Canada’s vote in favour of the resolution entitled “The risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East”. It is important for Canada to ensure that our position is not misunderstood or misrepresented, and we would be vigilant in that regard.
In April 2004, the Sec…
Canada would like to take this opportunity to present its vision on strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance. Coordination is vital because of its direct impact in the field. Ultimately, we all are working to meet the needs of affected populations. Protecting civilians in armed conf…
As the representative of Canada, and on behalf of the Chair of the Board of
Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), I am honoured to introduce draft resolution A/59/L.18 on the annual report of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The following countries, along with Canada, a…
I am pleased to address the Assembly on behalf of New Zealand, Australia and Canada under agenda item 10, the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization. Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Mr. President, on behalf of our three delegations, on your election as…
No country is more committed than Canada to maintaining the vital role of the United Nations in world affairs, and we welcome initiatives that are aimed at strengthening the role and capacity of the United Nations.
Unfortunately, despite its stated intent, the draft resolution before us will not he…
Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate and for giving us the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I am convinced that our discussions today will reaffirm the international community’s resolve to work together to put an end to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (W…
On behalf of Australia, New Zealand and Canada, I am pleased to join other speakers before me in participating in this debate to celebrate the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Act…
It is with great pleasure that Canada participates today in the debate on oceans and the law of the sea. Indeed, it is the first debate in which Canada takes part as a State that has ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The Convention will enter into force for Canada almost …
