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Blanchard

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2016-04-14
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  1. “Canada fully endorses the work of the Security Council directed towards establishing a unified approach to countering terrorism. Accordingly, we co-sponsored resolutions 2178 (2014) and 2253 (2015). Our support is also demonstrated by Canada's intention to seek a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the 2021-2022 term. As a country for which the greatest strength resides in its respect for diversity and pluralism, Canada believes that it can benefit other countries by sharing its experience in building a peaceful and resilient society, especially given the present need to prevent violent extremism. Canada fully supports in its entirety the approach set forth in the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674), as well as his call for improving regional cooperation in that area.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

  2. “For example, the Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence, which is in Montreal and which the Secretary-General visited during his recent visit to Canada in February, and the ReDirect programme, under the aegis of the Calgary Police Service, are two local initiatives that have the potential to inspire the international community. I will also talk about our strategy for combatting terrorism. Canada believes that the only way to ensure that our efforts in the fight against terrorism bear fruit is through collective action aimed at ending the activities of terrorist groups. Canada believes that the United Nations has a crucial role to play in that approach. The Organization is uniquely placed to increase coherence and coordination in international efforts aimed at fighting violent extremism.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

  3. “Nevertheless, we are convinced that efforts in that direction are an integral part of building a more secure society and of countering terrorism. Moreover, it is essential to promote critical thinking through education, to support the empowerment of women and to ensure the active participation of our young people in society, thereby establishing peaceful and prosperous societies and preventing violent extremism. (spoke in English) Countering terrorism is not only about law enforcement and security measures. It is also about engaging with local communities in many ways. (spoke in French) Efforts carried out locally have shown promising results.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

  4. “First, on the subject of our values, let me say that in Canada, we aspire to create a society that is characterized by inclusive and accountable governance, peaceful pluralism and respect for diversity and human rights. Our fight against extremism is, after all, at its core, a battle of values. We do not seek divisiveness but rather diversity and a society in which everyone feels that they belong, all rights are respected, and every individual is treated with dignity. We seek to build accountable institutions within a framework providing opportunities to everyone. Societies that pursue such goals are, we believe, more resilient in dealing with extremism. We do not claim to have achieved those goals. Much remains to be done.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

  5. “Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): Before I begin, I would like to say that it is an honour and a privilege for me to take the floor for the first time in the Council and herewith to proudly represent Canada. Allow me, in the name of Canada and the women and men of Canada, to offer to all of the recent victims of terrorism and their families our sincerest sympathies and expression of support and friendship during their difficult time. I will treat two aspects of the topic before us: on the one hand, the values that inform our policy and actions and, on the other, the nature of Canada's efforts to counter terrorism concurrently at the national and international levels.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source