Archive » Tag: conflict prevention
A United Nations Emergency Peace Service (UNEPS) is long overdue
September 11, 2019
Canada can demonstrate its commitment to strengthening the UN’s conflict prevention and crisis response capacity by supporting and advocating for a United Nations Emergency Peace Service (UNEPS).
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It’s time for a Women, Peace and Security Ambassador for Canada
September 17, 2018
In the lead up to the UN International Day of Peace on 21 September, it is timely to consider a Private Member’s Motion now before Parliament, that might just gain enough traction for the Justin Trudeau government to take note. Introduced in February 2018 by MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj, the key paragraph of Motion 163 reads: [R]eaffirm Canada’s commitment to build […]
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Canada must champion non-military responses to global challenges
July 24, 2017
On June 6th, Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland gave an address to the House of Commons that outlined the government’s approach to foreign policy in the era of Donald Trump. By and large, the statement drew accolades from media commentators for championing a rules-based international order and Canada’s determination to play a key role within it, […]
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