I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to discuss the challenges facing contemporary peacekeeping operations. The presence of the Force Commanders of our peacekeeping missions here in New York this week is very welcome. They certainly merit our recognition and our sincere gra…
By way of introduction, let me first say that Canada fully appreciates the vital importance of water for all, and this is why Canada supports countless initiatives around the world to ensure that people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation. This being said, with respect to the resolutio…
Madam President, I would first of all like to thank you and the delegation of Mexico for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank all the speakers of this morning. In particular, I thank Ms. Manju Gurung for her moving and compelling statement, which reminds us of the relevance a…
On behalf of Canada, I would like at the outset to convey our most heartfelt condolences to the people of Haiti following the violent earthquake that struck the country. I would also like to extend our sympathies to the family and colleagues of the United Nations for the loss of their loved ones. We…
The purpose of United Nations resolutions on the role of diamonds in fuelling conflicts has been to provide a comprehensive review and update of the main items of discussion and decisions adopted at the Kimberley Process sessions in a given year. Canada has joined consensus in order to support the K…
I am still seeking a clarification under the point of order. If a delegation does not agree with a proposed paragraph, should it not be proposing an amendment, such that then we would be voting on the clear amendment? Is that not the normal procedure?
It is my honour to address the General Assembly today on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Allow me to begin by thanking Namibia for its tenure as Chair of the Kimberley Process in 2009. The theme selected by Namibia, “Diamonds for development”, served as a timely reminder of the critica…
If there has been one constant in the work undertaken by humanitarian actors, it is that it occurs in an ever- shifting operating environment. Indeed, looking back not even 20 years to the adoption of our humanitarian framework resolution 46/182, we see that this landscape has altered significantly.…
Canada is pleased to participate in this morning’s
debate on the culture of peace. This agenda item covers a large number of initiatives that advance the cause of peace by encouraging dialogue between cultures and religions. We would like to thank Bangladesh, the Philippines and Pakistan for submit…
Canada is pleased to be among the sponsors of draft resolution A/64/L.8, on the situation in Afghanistan. Once again this year, we warmly welcome the fact that the draft resolution will be adopted by consensus, thus reaffirming the collective commitment of all United Nations Member States to Afghani…
Canada was concerned about the unbalanced nature of the mandate of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict when it was first considered in that it did not clearly call for investigation of both sides and did not recognize that rocket fire on Israel led to the crisis. In commissi…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Canada, Australia and New Zealand welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the United Nations Comprehensive Strategy on Assistance and Support to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by United…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ). We welcome the establishment of the Working Group in pursuance of resolution 63/305, which we just adopted. The CANZ countries very much look forward to engaging constructively in the Working Group. Along with others i…
While great progress has been made in the response to HIV/AIDS since the 2001 Declaration of Commitment, enormous challenges remain, as we all know. Canada is committed to meeting these challenges. Our domestic and international efforts are grounded in a respect for human rights and the recognition …
First of all, I would like, Sir, to thank you and the Mexican delegation for organizing this important meeting.
I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/189) and the Under-Secretary- General, Mr. Pascoe. The report is a very useful document to understand mediation as …
Canada remains firmly committed to the goal of a negotiated two-State solution and a comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. Canada supports the right of Israel to live within secure borders and the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian State as part of a negot…
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I should like at
the outset to thank the President of the General Assembly for the opportunity to participate in this important debate.
Every year, natural disasters and conflicts endanger the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. All too often, those …
Allow me, first of all, to thank the President for having convened this thematic debate. Canada believes that the time is ripe for the United Nations to underscore the progress made, to face the challenges to be overcome and to get back on track to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by …
Canada would first like to thank the Chairs of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), the 1267 Committee and the 1540 Committee for their continued leadership. We would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to address the Council today, and to congratulate Mr. Mike Smith on his …
Canada is pleased to participate in this debate on the prevention of conflict in Africa. We thank the President for his initiative to hold this open debate.
Situations such as those in Darfur, northern Uganda, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo — in which civilians continue to suffer …
