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Blanchard

lines on the record: 205
first: 2016-04-14
most recent: 2020-01-22
sittings or episodes: 27
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“It is in that spirit of commitment to diplomacy and international cooperation that Canada continues to be firmly committed to working with its partners in the region to combat the terror and violent extremism that have afflicted far too many countries represented here today.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“They are based on historic but evolving and ever-expanding relationships between Canadians and their friends, families, colleagues and business partners across the Middle East, from the Maghreb to the Gulf. There are millions of Canadians who trace their origins back to that region. Each has enriched Canada’s social fabric, including the more than 60,000 Syrian refugees who have arrived since 2016 and are becoming Canadian citizens, such as Tareq Hadhad, the founder of a family-run company in Nova Scotia, Peace by Chocolate, which now employs 55 people. That is what we mean when we say diversity is our strength.”
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“We also unequivocally condemn rocket attacks on Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which have targeted, killed and injured civilians. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are terror groups that control a vulnerable population. We are thankful to Mr. Mladenov and to Egypt for their concerted diplomatic efforts regarding Gaza. The humanitarian and political situation in Gaza has become critical. If the security situation were to deteriorate any further, we could face another humanitarian catastrophe in the region. Canada urges all members of the international community to take the necessary action to avoid that outcome. Our ties to the region are deep, broad, diverse and long-standing.”
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“Jordan has done so for generations, often without full appreciation by the international community of the impact that that has had on its society. Lebanon and Turkey, which host the highest number of refugees per capita and the most in total, respectively, also remind us how the region and the world as a whole have been deeply affected by the crisis in Syria. Much of the focus of this open debate is on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Today, I reiterate Canada’s long-standing support for a two-State solution, brought about through direct negotiations between the parties. That is just, in line with international law and can deliver lasting peace to the region and security and prosperity to both Israelis and Palestinians.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“We also work in close partnership with the Government of Iraq, where Canada leads a NATO training mission of Iraqi Armed Forces and supports the efforts of the Global Coalition against Da’esh. In Iraq, the Government continues to confront internal and external challenges as it seeks to consolidate the territorial defeat of Da’esh. Canada continues to be deeply engaged in development, humanitarian, military and diplomatic efforts to support Iraq. Our priority remains a stable and united Iraq and preventing the resurgence of Da’esh. In Jordan, we are working with the Government to train local leaders, particularly women, to identify early signs of violent extremism in their communities. Jordan hosts thousands of Palestinian, Iraqi, Yemeni and, most recently, Syrian refugees.”
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“Indeed, that is in keeping with Canada’s international relations since the founding of the United Nations. Approximately 10 days ago, during the open debate on the Charter of the United Nations (see S/PV.8699), we recalled the leading role Canada’s then-Foreign Minister Lester B. Pearson played in defusing the Suez Crisis and creating the United Nations first large-scale peacekeeping force. (spoke in English) Today, Canada contributes to numerous United Nations peace operations worldwide, including the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.”
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“Canada understands all too well that failure to do so could have tragic consequences for civilians in the region and around the world. So many lives have been needlessly lost as a result of this time of tension, including the lives of those aboard Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS-752. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, if there had been no tension or recent escalation in the region, those Canadians would be at home right now with their families. That is what happens when there is conflict and war. Innocent people become victims. It reminds us of the importance of efforts to de-escalate and — looking ahead — to reduce tensions. Since the beginning of the crisis, Canada has advocated diplomacy and international cooperation and called on all parties to honour their obligations.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“As our Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs have said, Canada will not rest until the families of that terrible tragedy get the closure, accountability, transparency and justice from Iran that they deserve. We are working with other grieving nations to ensure a thorough and credible investigation, followed by full accountability, including compensation. Iran has taken responsibility for the tragedy, which we appreciate and which brings consequences. We will continue to judge Iran by its actions. (spoke in French) The tragedy occurred at a time of heightened tensions in the region. As Mr. Mladenov said, we are well aware of the new flashpoints in the region. We are fully committed to supporting any and all efforts to promote de-escalation.”
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“As we look forward, it is always important to recall the past, particularly in the context of a global rise in anti-Semitism and hatred of all kinds. As the Secretary- General said yesterday, never again means telling the story of the Holocaust again and again. Alongside all Member States, Canada closely follows developments in the Middle East, including the deliberations of the Council. Before I begin, I would be remiss if I did not mention the tragedy of Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS-752, which killed 176 people, including 57 Canadians. Canada offers its condolences to all the families of the victims and all the countries whose citizens perished in the tragedy. All of Canada mourns the loss of those bright individuals.”
2020-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706Resumption1 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Mladenov, for his tireless efforts to promote peace, as well as Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Mueller for their valuable interventions yesterday. This quarterly debate falls just days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Canada’s Governor-General will be in Jerusalem this week to join leaders from around the world in the fifth World Holocaust Forum at Yad Vashem and to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Canada remembers the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of others persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime.”
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“There will be no peace in Afghanistan without minimal economic security, and I believe that one of the most promising pillars for Afghanistan's peace and development that I have heard about since I have been here at the United Nations and that I have seen in recent years is through the enhanced regional integration that is already under way. UNAMA therefore needs to be better equipped to leverage the economic integration that is happening in the region, to ensure the coordination of the United Nations-Afghan country team and to ensure the latter's coordination with the neighbouring country team. UNAMA is the best place for acting as that coordinator, and Canada submits that Council members should think about that as they discuss the renewal of the UNAMA mandate this month.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Finally, with those political processes under way, it is now more important than ever to redouble our efforts to build Afghanistan's economic security and empower UNAMA to support that work. I really believe that it is also important that the UNAMA mandate also focus on leveraging the economic integration already happening in the region. When the poverty level rises from year to year, when more than half of the Afghan population lives below the national poverty line and when more than 40 per cent of young adults have no occupation, the narcotics trade and terrorism will remain attractive.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Canada is working together with partners to build the capacity of women's organizations to take their seat at the table and engage meaningfully in peacebuilding and peace talks. For example, through its Women's Voice and Leadership project in Afghanistan, Canada is providing $8.4 million to help women's organizations provide services and strengthening networks among women's rights organizations. With regard to my second point, concerning the upcoming presidential elections, Canada welcomes the efforts of the Independent Election Commission to ensure that the elections are held fairly and transparently. Providing sufficient security so that women are able to safely participate is a critical step in ensuring that women's voices are a permanent part of Afghan political life.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We strongly encourage Afghan leaders to formally include women in any future negotiating team and intra-Afghan peace talks. Canada and the international community have supported Afghanistan through military and police deployments, development and humanitarian assistance, and reconstruction and stabilization efforts. In partnership with Afghanistan, our collective efforts have contributed to the foundations of a stable and inclusive society in Afghanistan, and those gains must be protected. An agreement that does not bring peace to all members of society - men and women, all ethnicities and all religions - is not a durable peace. Men need to stand in solidarity with women to reach a settlement that benefits all Afghans.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“The Afghan people and the international community look forward to a political settlement as the necessary first step towards achieving lasting peace. The recent devastating attacks in Afghanistan have prevented building the necessary trust for realizing those efforts to bring about peace and have intensified the urgent need to achieve an inclusive and lasting political settlement that protects civilians and strengthens economic security in Afghanistan. (spoke in English) We have listened to the voices of Afghan women, who are not willing to settle for a political agreement with the Taliban that sacrifices the hard-earned gains made with regard to their rights; nor are we. Canada welcomes the fact that Afghan women were able to attend the Doha talks.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President and your team, and all of today's briefers. Canada was pleased to welcome Special Representative Yamamoto at the meeting of the Group of Friends of Afghanistan yesterday. As always, we welcome his comments and are grateful for his leadership role in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Canada believes that a lasting solution to the conflict in Afghanistan cannot be achieved through military means alone. At this critical juncture, the international community must continue to show its support, including through the Security Council, which will renew UNAMA's mandate later this month. My statement today will focus on two important issues: the peace talks and the upcoming presidential elections.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Over 100 countries have already adhered to the Principles, and I thank them on Canada's behalf. A readiness to learn and to share, a proven interest in innovation, a steady commitment to contributing and unconditional financial reliability characterize Canada's long-standing engagement in United Nations peacekeeping. As highlighted by our Senegalese colleague, we are also committed to deploying multilingual forces. Canada has been a long-term partner in ensuring that forces have multilingual capabilities at their disposal. The Council can rest assured that, if elected for the 2021-22 term, Canada will bring this long-standing effort and dedication to our work on the Council.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“More recently, Prime Minister Trudeau appointed Ms. Jacqueline O'Neill as Canada's first Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security. Ms. O'Neill will be here in New York later this week at the invitation of the President of the General Assembly for high-level events on women in power and the culture of peace. I encourage all Member States to take part in what promise to be stimulating discussions. Increasing the number of women police officers and military personnel at the heart of United Nations missions is a top priority for Canada and for Prime Minister Trudeau. Another priority for us is to address the plight of child soldiers, which is why Canada is so proud to have launched the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“It is important to note that this innovation represented the first time that such equipment has been made available for United Nations peacekeeping operations. We must continue to innovate in that manner so as to ensure flexibility in peacekeeping operations. The Council has always acknowledged that gender equality plays a critical role in creating lasting solutions to global challenges, including by advancing the women and peace and security agenda. Translating that understanding into meaningful, measurable action can be hard. We need to better learn from one another on what works best, why and how. To that end, we contributed to the launch of the Elsie Initiative Fund to help increase the number of uniformed women in United Nations peacekeeping with an initial contribution of $15 million.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“The Canadian contingent undertook 11 forward aeromedical evacuations over the course of that deployment, treating some 40 casualties in what has proved to be a uniquely complex operating environment. I am especially proud that we worked hand in hand with our Romanian partners to ensure a smooth transition. Canada is also dedicated to supporting United Nations operations by providing innovative contributions and filling critical capability gaps. That includes ensuring that the United Nations has reliable, flexible and predictable access to the kind of high- end military capabilities required to support peace and security in areas affected by conflict. Our C-130 plane in Entebbe just completed its first rotation of tactical airlift support for United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa. More flights are planned.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We are confident that the outcome will produce a better product that is accessible to all. (spoke in French) Allow me to add a few brief remarks in my national capacity. Beyond our work on the C-34, Canada remains firmly committed in support ofUnited Nations peacekeeping. For that reason, we pay all of our United Nations dues in full, on time and without condition. We have done so consistently every year since the establishment of the United Nations, including 2019. I am pleased to report that we have already paid each of our assessed contributions for all United Nations peacekeeping operations in their entirety for this year as well. In addition, our commitment was also recently demonstrated through the provision of an air task force for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Motivated by a shared, cross-regional desire to improve its output, the Committee chose to use the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative as the basis of its annual report. C-34 members also committed to putting an emphasis on reaching agreement on clear, concrete and specific recommendations in its negotiations. I would like to express my thanks to Nigeria, Chair of the Special Committee, as well as to the other members of the Bureau - Argentina, Egypt, Japan and Poland - for their support during the intersessional review. On behalf of the Bureau, I would also like to thank all C-34 delegations for their constructive engagement. Our success this summer was based on a genuine openness to change and a tremendous display of good faith on the part of all delegations.”
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“Those are perhaps among their greatest responsibilities. As United Nations peacekeeping operations become more complex, more multifaceted and more dangerous, they stand to benefit from taking the views of the C-34 into account. Like Council members, C-34 members also understand how decisions taken here affect operations on the ground. After all, their nationals are the ones seeking to implement those decisions. That is what gives the Committee its credibility. That is what makes its views so vital. This past summer, following nearly three months of intersessional consultations, the C-34 reached an agreement in principle on a new structure for its annual report.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“It is precisely that diversity of experience that enriches the Committee's capacity to contribute to our collective understanding of United Nations peacekeeping operations and how they are evolving. As Chair, we have been privileged to lead the negotiations on the C-34's annual report. In that capacity, we have seen first-hand the seriousness with which Committee members approach their deliberations. While many may dwell on differences of view, we are struck by a clear, common desire to improve the way peacekeeping operations are designed and delivered. The Security Council, of course, determines when and where a United Nations peace operation will be deployed. Council members determine the range of tasks assigned to United Nations operations. They also set troop ceilings in support of those tasks.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“United Nations peacekeeping serves us all. It serves the rules-based international order. It serves States, regions and the international community as a whole. But most of all, it serves the communities and people directly affected by armed conflict. Effectively and efficiently serving them is unquestionably the ultimate objective of the Organization. As was said, Canada chairs the Working Group of the Whole of the General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34), in full support of that goal. As a subsidiary body of the General Assembly, the C-34 is uniquely mandated to review peacekeeping operations in all their aspects. Moreover, that United Nations Committee includes troop- and police-contributing countries and major financial contributors alike, as well as host Governments.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): First of all, on behalf of Canada, allow me to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the Government and the people of Burkina Faso following the recent terrorist attacks. We express our full solidarity with Burkina Faso. (spoke in English) I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. We also thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his comprehensive annual briefing on the reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations. We stand ready to continue to support him in implementing the Council's direction. I would also like to take five seconds to congratulate my colleague of Pakistan, who just made six excellent key points. I would like to commend her for her precision. I am not as precise in my comments but I will do my best.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Canada continues to support Afghan-led efforts towards peace and democracy and will continue to advocate for the inclusion of women and girls in both of those endeavours.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“That initiative supports the empowerment of women and girls through capacity-building, advocacy and the strengthening of networks among women's rights organizations. We are delighted to hear about the new initiative undertaken by the Afghan and United Kingdom Governments and look forward to learning more. At the same time, we remain acutely aware that the challenges faced by Afghan women are not limited to civic life. The rates of violence against women are among the highest in the world and justice for victims remains utterly inadequate, despite the efforts of the Government to curb that practice. Canada opposes the use ofmediation in cases of violence against women and encourages the Government to demonstrate greater due diligence in ensuring gender equality before the law.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“To ensure that women's rights, democracy and the Constitution are not only preserved throughout the peace process, but also extended to women and girls living in Taliban-controlled areas, women must play a substantive role in all peace negotiations. That is why Canada is working with partners to equip women's organizations with the skills they need to negotiate effectively and advocate for their seat at the table. Through our support to the International Civil Action Network, Canada is providing grants to women's organizations to build women's capacity to be more involved in local and national peace processes, forming youth peace circles and helping to reintegrate former fighters. We have also contributed $8.4 million to the Women's Voice and Leadership project in Afghanistan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Both the elections and the peace process will be flawed if women are not effectively engaged at each step. That brings me to my second point. The research is clear - when women are involved in peacebuilding, peace negotiations and peace talks, outcomes are better and last longer. Nearly 30 per cent ofparticipants at last month's consultative loya jirga for peace were women, and although that is an important step, more work is needed to ensure that women's voices are not just heard but listened to. An agreement that does not bring peace to all members of society is not peace. Men need to stand in solidarity with women to reach a settlement that benefits all Afghans. Afghan women are not willing to sacrifice the hard- earned gains in their rights for a political settlement with the Taliban.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Canada supports the continuation of the constitutional Government until elections are held and encourages all parties involved to show restraint ahead of the elections. (spoke in English) We are concerned about the increased number of attacks on Afghan schools as a result of their being used as polling centres. Education is not a privilege; it is a right. Schools should be places where all students, regardless of where they live, can learn and thrive in peace. To minimize the negative impact of the elections on education and children, we urge the Government of Afghanistan to seek alternative venues for polling stations, when possible. We underline the importance of providing security to voters as a prerequisite to ensuring that women are able to safely and meaningfully participate.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Today I will address two important and long- standing issues for Canada: first, the upcoming presidential elections and, secondly, the inclusion of women in the peace process. First, with regard to the upcoming presidential elections, the holding of transparent and fair elections in September is essential for building on the gains already made. We welcome the decision of the Independent Election Commission to postpone the Ghazni provincial council and parliamentary elections in order to focus on the presidential elections. Furthermore, we welcome the fact that Afghan electoral authorities are applying the lessons learned from the October 2018 parliamentary elections, in particular with respect to the use of biometrics.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Special Representative Yamamoto for his informative briefing on the situation in Afghanistan. His analysis helps us all to better support Afghanistan during this critical period ahead of the presidential elections. I was fortunate to have received a more detailed briefing from the members of the Group of Friends of Afghanistan, which was very useful. Let me also express our sincere thanks to the entire staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for their ongoing commitment and work in the country. I would like to thank Ms. Sima Samar for her briefing. I also welcome and thank Her Excellency Ambassador Adela Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for sharing the views of her Government.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We also commend efforts led by Kuwait to increase the use of gender-neutral pronouns and other such language in United Nations documentation. The creation of a Security Council informal experts group on women and peace and security was a major step in the right direction. It should be fully leveraged, with the participation of all Council members, to enhance gender perspectives in debates, resolutions and mission mandates. When the Security Council undertakes field visits, it should meet with local women's civil society groups. Ideally, that should be included in the terms of reference of the visits themselves. If elected to the Security Council for 2021-2022, Canada will seek to ensure that multilateralism works for everyone. It is really important.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Canada calls on all that have yet to do so to join the French- Mexican initiative and the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes. Above and beyond the incremental recommendations contained in note 507 (S/2017/507), Canada believes that far more needs to be done to make the Security Council gender responsive. Through resolutions and statements, members of the Security Council have stressed the importance of women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. We commend efforts to increase the number of women civil society briefers speaking to the Security Council on both geographic and thematic agenda items. Their perspectives need to be heard in the Chamber.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Similarly, the Council should drop the informal penholder system, by which certain members exercise an unspoken monopoly in drafting resolutions, often with little or no consultation or meaningful input from the elected members or relevant committee chairs. That practice is undemocratic and has no basis in the Charter. We know that transparency generally improves the quality of governance and decision-making. The Council should consider a standing referral to the PBC of countries undergoing United Nations mission transitions so as to ensure that adequate attention is paid to addressing root causes of conflict and longer- term risks to peace in order to avoid relapses and the need for a return of peacekeepers. Limitations on the use and threat of use of the veto needs to be a crucial element of the Security Council's evolution.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“We welcome the practice of holding informal interactive dialogues with the PBC and the Council on countries and regions such as the Sahel, where both bodies have important roles to play. The Council could also consider inviting the Chair of the PBC or the Chairs of country-specific PBC configurations to join Council missions to countries where both bodies are engaged. Canada recognizes the need for a division oflabour, but disagrees about silos, which make multilateralism not as effective as it should be, to say the least. The Council ought to build on the ongoing United Nations reform and lead by example in breaking the silos. In addition, Canada supports the calls of elected members of the Council for more consultation, transparency and burden-sharing in the distribution of chairmanships of its subsidiary bodies.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“For example, it is just wrong that economic security is not further considered in the current development of the mandate for the special political mission to be adopted for Haiti. Failure to do so may lead the Council to adopt a mandate that does not address the root cause of insecurity in Haiti. The Security Council could do more with regard to conflict prevention, for example, through regular horizon-scan briefings from the Secretariat and more frequent briefings from the heads of United Nations regional political offices or other regional organizations, such as the African Union. Furthermore, the Council could do more to institutionalize linkages with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC).”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Fair and clear procedures and respect for due process should therefore guide the implementation of Security Council sanction regimes, and we support the role of the Ombudsperson in this regard. Like most Member States, Canada believes that prevention and peacebuilding are important pillars of maintaining peace and security. To play its role and be more effective, the Council needs to continue to open itself to in-depth discussions around the root causes of conflict. Such discussions will better inform mandates authorized by the Council. The Council has started to do just that with climate change. If Canada were elected to the Security Council, it would enhance that practice and include more in-depth consideration of economic security to ensure that mission mandates are more effective.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“As a starting point, the Council's working methods should empower elected members to be fully involved in collective decision-making. Elected members bestow legitimacy on the Security Council while injecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives. Over the years, they have been motors of innovation in this Chamber. But in order to reap the benefits of diversity, incoming elected members need access to information and the ability to act on such information. They should therefore be privy to documents and consultations of the Security Council as soon as possible after they are elected. Canada salutes the efforts undertaken by the current E-10 to work in a more integrated manner. This is not about pitting the E-10 against the five permanent members. It is about trying to make the Security Council more effective for all.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Over the past 20 years, the number of subsidiary bodies of the Council has increased threefold. At the same time, new information and communications technologies have increased both the ability and the expectations of transparency in international institutions. And as the countries represented around this table are aware, geopolitical realities have shifted significantly since the founding of the United Nations, with a legitimate expectation from elected members for meaningful involvement in the work of the Council. (spoke in English) There is much left to be done to make the Security Council more democratic, inclusive, representative and efficient. Fundamentally, by improving the working methods of the Security Council, we are also strengthening the multilateral institutions that underpin the rules-based international order.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Today's debate is a welcome opportunity to reflect on the functioning of an organ entrusted by the membership of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security. For this reason, Canada welcomes the joint statement by the elected 10 members (E-lO) of the Security Council and aligns itself with its content. We often think of the Security Council as rigid. In reality, the Charter of the United Nations affords it the flexibility it needs to evolve and adapt as required. By refining its working methods, we continue the work of translating a paper document into a living institution. Canada is firmly of the view that the Council can and must evolve to be more responsive, effective and transparent. Indeed, since the establishment of the United Nations, the number of Member States has grown by 278 per cent.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Allow me to say a few words to commemorate the 14,000 Canadians who stormed Juno Beach on 6 June 1944. Theyjoined British, American and French allies in the massive D-Day amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy. Some 5,000 Canadians died during the Battle of Normandy. I would like to quote from remarks made by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Justin Trudeau, today, speaking about the young people who disembarked on Juno Beach: "They served under different flags but fought for one cause. They stood up to tyranny and stood for freedom and laid down their lives in defence of human rights and democracy." (spoke in French) I wish to thank Kuwait for holding this open debate and for its leadership in improving the working methods of the Council. I would also like to thank Ms. Landgren and Mr. Cockayne for their informative briefings.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Canada encourages the Security Council to decide promptly on the establishment of the special political mission to ensure optimal preparation conditions on which to build a sustainable, democratic and inclusive peace.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“That has been missing in MINUJUSTH. As mentioned by Minister Edmond this morning, there will be no stability Haiti without economic opportunities for young people. Canada wishes to emphasize the need to also have a strong gender advisory capacity in the special political mission. We need to ensure that gender expertise in conflict does not become a nice-to-have by ensuring that advisers remain part of the assessed contributions. In addition to promoting the women and peace and security agenda, that would effectively support the Haitian authorities and civil society in improving the inclusion of women in all aspects of the national dialogue and reform processes.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“The objectives that have not been achieved by MINUJUSTH should serve as a starting point for the special political mission. Reducing the United Nations presence must also be gradual and carefully sequenced to minimize any negative impact and preserve hard-won gains made since 2004. We encourage the establishment of a robust special political mission with significant resources and with a high-level political team under the leadership of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Such a mission must include well- equipped components to continue efforts aimed at decreasing community Violence and strengthening the justice, police, corrections and human rights sectors. The transition should also include a strong electoral monitoring mechanism. The Mission should also include a focus on economic security.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“We also need to work in a more integrated way by using all the peacebuilding tools at our disposal - diplomacy, mediation, security support and development - to achieve a greater inclusive and lasting impact. Our efforts must encourage political solutions to underlying tensions and conflicts. (spoke in English) For those reasons, Canada supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to establish a special political mission in Haiti to take over from MINUJUSTH. The transition to a political mission, however, must be carefully managed and objectives-based. We should listen carefully to what was said this morning by the representative of the Dominican Republic, Haiti's neighbour, as well as the representative of Peru, a witness in the region.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Owing to its presence in the north-eastern part of the country, it has seized more than 600 kilogrammes of drugs over the past month alone . Close cooperation with the authorities of the Dominican Republic has also enabled restricting human trafficking. In that area, as in others, Canada will pursue its support for the development of Haiti in cooperation with its partners to improve the quality of life for all Haitians, especially those who are most vulnerable. Successive events since July of last year have demonstrated the need to continue efforts to help Haiti improve governance and ensure the rule of law in the country, including through - as the representatives ofIndonesia and France pointed out earlier - combating corruption and impunity, as the foundation of the social contract, stability and economic growth for all.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“We must not overlook that difficult humanitarian situation when we discuss the other issues concerning the situation in Haiti. Much progress has been made since 2004 in the areas of security, governance, justice and human rights thanks to the efforts of the Haitian authorities, the meaningful presence of a United Nations mission and the continued support of the international community. Canada is pleased to have contributed to those efforts. We are particularly proud to have supported the strengthening of the Haitian penitentiary administration and the Haitian National Police with the establishment of the police academy. Recently, the national border police of Haiti was established through the support of Canada and the United States.”
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“I congratulate you, Sir, on your leadership and reforms. They may be small steps for humankind, but they are giant ones for the Security Council. (spoke in French) I thank the members of the Security Council for holding this important debate on the future of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) and for inviting Canada. I particularly thank and welcome the presence of Foreign Minister Edmond and Ms. Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Allow me to stress my agreement with the statement delivered by Ambassador Ndong Mba of Equatorial Guinea with regard to the urgent humanitarian situation in Haiti. That worrisome situation cannot continue to be ignored by the international community.”
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