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Frechette

lines on the record: 83
first: 1992-07-15
most recent: 2002-10-16
sittings or episodes: 12
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“If you allow yourselves to be divided, the authority and credibility of the Organization will undoubtedly suffer; but if you act in unison, you will have greater impact and a better chance of achieving your objective, which must be a comprehensive solution that includes the suspension and eventual ending of the sanctions that are causing such hardship for the Iraqi people, as well as the timely implementation of other provisions of your resolutions. If the Council succeeds in this, it will strengthen the United Nations in a way that will place future generations in its debt."”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625 (2002) · source
“Weapons inspectors will be returning to Iraq after a four-year absence, under a new structure and new leadership, to verify the implementation of that programme. The inspectors must have unfettered access, and the Council will expect nothing less. It may well choose to pass a new resolution strengthening the inspectors' hands so that there are no weaknesses or ambiguities. I consider that such a step would be appropriate. The new measures must be firm, effective, credible and reasonable. If Iraq fails to make use of this last chance, and if defiance continues, the Council will have to face its responsibilities. It my experience it always does so best and most effectively when its members work in unison. "Let me therefore conclude by urging the President and his colleagues to make every effort to retain their unity of purpose.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625 (2002) · source
“"Four days later, I received a letter from the Iraqi Foreign Minister informing me of his Government's decision 'to allow the return of the United Nations weapons inspectors to Iraq without conditions'. Since then, Mr. Hans Blix, Executive Chairman of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Mohammed ElBaradei, met with an Iraqi delegation on 30 September and 1 October to discuss the practical arrangements for the resumption of inspections. Iraq's decision to readmit the inspectors without condition is an important first step, but only a first step. "Full compliance remains indispensable, and it has not yet happened. Iraq has to comply. It must implement the disarmament programme required by the resolutions of the Council.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625 (2002) · source
“For myself, I stated my Views on this matter very clearly on 12 September, when I had the honour to address the General Assembly. The Council may recall that on that occasion I said that efforts to obtain Iraq's compliance with the Council's resolutions must continue. I appeal to all who might have influence with Iraq's leaders to impress on them the vital importance of accepting the weapons inspections. I myself urged Iraq to comply with its obligations, for the sake of its own people and for the sake of world order. In his speech in the general debate on the same day, the President of the United States also insisted that Iraq must comply with its obligations under the Council's resolutions, and a large number of other States joined in that appeal.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625 (2002) · source
“In Article 24 of the Charter, the Member States have conferred primary responsibility on this Council for the maintenance of international peace and security. "That is a grave responsibility indeed, and it is essential that the Council face up to it. "But let me add that the situation also presents the United Nations with an opportunity. If we handle this properly, we may actually strengthen international cooperation, the rule of law and the United Nations - enabling it to move forward in an purposeful way, not only in this immediate crisis but in the future as well. "It is therefore entirely proper that the Council should debate its course of action, not only in private consultations but also only in public, so that Member States not currently serving on the Council may have an opportunity to give their Views.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625 (2002) · source
“Ms. Frechette: As you know, the Secretary- General very much wished to attend this debate in person, but is unable to do so because of his commitment to visit a number of Member States in Asia this week. He is, however, very anxious to give the Council the benefit of his Views on an issue of such great importance. Exceptionally, therefore, he has asked me to read you the following statement on his behalf: "I applaud you for holding this open debate on Iraq, and much regret that I cannot be with you in person. "The situation created by Iraq's failure to comply fully with the resolutions of this Council since 1991 is indeed one of the gravest and most serious facing the international community today. "It poses a great challenge to this Organization, and in particular to the Security Council.”
2002-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625 (2002) · source
“I make no claim to have given a comprehensive list of all the actions needed to remove the causes of conflict in Africa, let alone to promote durable peace and sustainable development. As I said at the outset, many of those actions Iie well outside the purview of this Council, but I believe I have mentioned a number of points where the Council can usefully take action. My colleagues and I will listen with close attention to the comments and suggestions that will be made in the course of these discussions. Rest assured that we are ready and eager to help implement the workable set of recommendations which I hope will indeed emerge.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“All of these activities play their parts in conflicts in Africa and I hope the connection may lead the Council to focus more attention on illicit traffickers. More broadly, the events of 11 September reminded us all of the danger to international order that can arise when structures of governance anywhere break down and a State or region becomes a zone of anarchy and refuge for outlaws. Since the risk of this happening is as great in Africa as anywhere, it would be doubly wrong to allow these events to distract us from Africa's problems. On the contrary, this Council has stronger reasons than ever to consider what it can do to strengthen State structures and encourage effective, accountable government in that part of the world.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“In its response to the events of 11 September 2001, the international community has shown a new unity and determination in dealing with those who seek to use commercial and financial transactions for illegal and violent ends; and, in resolution 1373 (2001), this Council has found a new and promising mechanism for ensuring compliance with its decisions. I hope the Council will now use this new-found political momentum, and perhaps invoke a similar mechanism, to reinforce its call on Member States to make the violation of arms embargoes that it has imposed a criminal offence under their national laws. Resolution 1373 (2001) also notes the close connection between international terrorism and transnational organized crime, illicit drugs, money- 1aundering and illegal arms trafficking.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“Their effectiveness has been limited by various factors, including insufficient political support, porous and unpoliced borders, inadequate infrastructure, lack of resources for monitoring and implementation, and - once again - inadequate regional or subregional capacities. But progress has certainly been made since the Council has taken to establishing panels of experts to investigate violations. These bodies have been able to identify criminal networks involved in sanctions- busting and have developed far-reaching, practical proposals for monitoring. In both Sierra Leone and Angola, illicit sales of diamonds and other national resources have been made more difficult and this has significantly diminished the ability of armed groups to defy the will of the international community, as expressed by this Council.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“In the specific case of Sierra Leone, the Secretary-General has shown great faith in the political will and commitment of Member States by agreeing to establish the Special Court mandated by this Council in spite of a shortfall in funds so far pledged of $1.4 million for the first year and $7.4 million for subsequent years. It is yet to be determined whether this is a satisfactory model for financing institutions of accountability in conflicts elsewhere on the continent and, indeed, beyond it. Your questionnaire, Sir, asks how effective sanctions imposed by the Council have been and to what extent they have served their purpose as preventive or coercive measures in African conflicts. Most of them, as you know, have centred on arms embargoes.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“President, rightly identify the effective implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes as a vital component of post- conflict peace-building. Indeed, too many peace processes in Africa have been broken because this crucial aspect - and particularly the reintegration component 4 was either neglected or not sustained. In current and future cases, it must be placed on a solid, long-term financial footing. Other closely related aspects, and similarly crucial, are national reconciliation and accountability for atrocities. These two processes are so important to the success of our missions that I suggest the Council might wish in future to include them in United Nations mandates and to recommend that their funding be put on a more solid basis.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“The United Nations is already facilitating contacts between African contributors to United Nations operations, on the one hand, and donor States that can provide logistical and equipment stocks, on the other, and we would be happy to do more in this vital area. We have also been working with the OAU and the subregional actors, through information-sharing, training and staff exchange, to improve their capacity for supporting peace operations. I might mention in particular the inter-agency mission which visited West Africa in March last year and made several recommendations for improving the capacity of ECOWAS. Similar considerations apply to the recovery programmes of post-conflict societies. Your guidelines, Mr.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“It is also vital that we help our African partners to strengthen their own logistical capacities, especially in the area of peacekeeping. The OAU, subregional organizations and many individual African States have shown a commendable interest in assuming a bigger role in peacekeeping in Africa, but at present their capacity to do so is severely restricted by lack of training and resources, especially shortages of equipment and of the basic supplies that any unit needs to sustain itself in a theatre of operations. It is therefore essential that the international community make a more serious and concerted effort to build up and sustain these regional capacities.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“Such approaches must involve cooperation, not only in the areas of politics and security, but also across a wide range of issues, such as human rights, humanitarian relief, the struggle against HIV/AIDS, and economic and social development. I hope that the establishment of the United Nations Office in West Africa and the proposed international conference on the Great Lakes will in their different ways help improve institutional links and so build confidence among the countries of those two subregions as they seek to promote such integrated policies. But let us not delude ourselves. None of this will get very far unless there is real political will - both on the part of African leaders to pursue the quest for peace, and on the part of members of this Council to act decisively in their support for Africa.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“With the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in particular, the United Nations has worked closely on security issues in the Mano River Basin. High-level delegations from both subregions have come here for consultations, while the Council has also sent its own fact-finding missions to Africa. As far as the OAU is concerned, there have been regular meetings between our secretariats, both at the top and at the level of experts. But these contacts could definitely be strengthened further. In particular, we need to step up our cooperation with the political mechanisms that some of the subregional organizations have created, so that we can work with them in developing integrated approaches to conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peace-building.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“But today, I suggest that we can most usefully focus on issues where this Council has direct responsibilities and possibilities for action, and particularly that we should take advantage of Mr. Essy's presence to concentrate on building a stronger relationship between the United Nations, the OAU and the subregional organizations that are such an encouraging feature of the African landscape. In this context, one asks whether the United Nations has played its role in supporting regional initiatives, especially when this Council's authorization is required for peacekeeping operations. The answer, in our opinion, is that consultation and cooperation between the United Nations and the various African regional arrangements have increased considerably in recent years, especially in West Africa and the Great Lakes.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“These were amply covered in the Secretary-General's report of April 1998 and in subsequent reports, as well as in resolutions of this Council and of the General Assembly. Some of them, indeed, fall outside the agenda of this Council. They should, of course, be tackled as a matter of great urgency but in the context of other forums, such as the forthcoming world conferences on financing for development and on sustainable development. But I must at least mention HIV/AIDS, if only because it is now the greatest single threat to Africa's social and economic development and is a factor that contributes to most, if not all, of those deep-rooted causes of conflict. The whole United Nations system is engaged, alongside the peoples of Africa, in the struggle against this terrible scourge, and this is certainly not the moment to relax our efforts.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“We all hope that this change will be reflected in a transformation of the continent's fortunes, and we look forward to an ever closer and more effective partnership between our two organizations. Our own Secretary-General much regrets that he cannot be here today. He welcomes the Council's sustained focus on Africa, which still occupies on average 60 per cent of its time, at a moment when many people's attention is focused elsewhere. I should also thank you, Mr. President, for the very useful set of guidelines for this meeting that your Permanent Representative circulated earlier in the month. The clear and comprehensive list of questions it contains should help to focus all our minds. In my own statement, I shall concentrate on just a few of those questions, without attempting to revisit all the deep-rooted causes of conflict in Africa.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“Ms. Frechette: Mr. President, let me begin by welcoming you to this house and thanking you for all that your country does, both for the United Nations and for Africa. As a stable multiparty democracy with a rapidly growing economy, Mauritius is one of Africa's most striking success stories. Your example should encourage and inspire all Africans as they seek to implement the New Partnership for Africa's Development, with its commendable emphasis on human rights, the rule of law, and African self-help. Let me also welcome the new Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), who has the daunting responsibility of overseeing its transformation into the African Union.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460 (2002) · source
“We, the Member States, should strive to ensure that there will be no blurring of the roles of the Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries in the conduct of effective peace-keeping operations. To conclude, Canada congratulates the members of the Council on their decision to implement the procedures set out in this presidential statement. Canada particularly commends Argentina and New Zealand for their efforts in bringing this matter before members of the Council for their consideration. The Council's recognition that this issue is of great importance to many of the Member States will, in our view, do much to encourage wider and fuller participation in future peace-keeping missions.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“The presidential statement adopted this morning by the Council addresses many of the 15 concerns identified in Ottawa, and subsequently developed in a working group, on the subject of political direction, led by Malaysia and the Netherlands. While this presidential statement could not address the concerns of all, it does address those very specific elements of greatest importance to Canada. Canada is pleased to note that the statement also recognizes the clear distinction between those occasions when the Council should and must consult with troop- contributing countries and those other occasions when it is imperative that the Secretariat meet with contributors to discuss operational matters. We welcome the fact that this distinction has been recognized in the presidential statement.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“More specifically, we firmly believe that whenever the Council considers altering, extending or ending the mandates of peace-keeping operations in which my country is participating, we must have the opportunity not only to make our views known to the Council, but also to discuss these questions with it frankly and openly before it takes a final decision, as it must do. (spoke in English) In the spring of this year, my Government invited a number of major troop-contributing countries to a meeting in Ottawa to discuss this matter and others, with the objective of improving our collective response to peace- keeping operations.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“The Council's decision to embark on a process that will make possible increased consultation with States that are not Council members, and in particular with troop- contributing countries, is an important phase in the pursuit of our common goal of greater effectiveness in peace- keeping operations. As you know, Madam President, Canada has long urged the Council to hold broader consultations, especially when its decisions could have serious consequences for the troops on the ground, as well as on the conditions in which the Council's mandates are implemented.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“Mrs. Frechette (Canada) (interpretation from French): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I am convinced that the Council will benefit once again from your intelligent and enlightened leadership this month. I also wish to thank your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, Sir David Hannay, who led the Security Council's work efficiently and diligently in October. Canada welcomes the issuance of the presidential statement on this subject by the Security Council.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“Finally, Haitians can feel with confidence that they are leaving behind a dark episode and working towards a better future.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“President Aristide has asked the international community to support reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Haiti will need quick and considerable support. Last week, a group of donors, including Canada, worked together to eliminate arrears in Haitian debt to international financial institutions. Canada intends to make a considerable contribution to the reconstruction efforts. The Minister for Foreign A ffairs of Canada today announced in Port-au-Prince that Canada will devote $30 million to this end in the next six months. (spoke in English) No one denies the dangers that still exist, the challenges that lie ahead, or the set-backs that might be experienced as Haiti finds its way. However, let us at least for today focus on what has been achieved: President Aristide has returned, democracy is being restored.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“Canada supports a rapid transition from the multinational operation to the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) when a secure and stable climate has been established in Haiti. We reiterate our commitment to take part in UNMIH, which will help Haitians to consolidate peace and democracy and to build a stable society. We welcome the return of the joint United Nations/Organization of American States Civilian Mission, which also has an important role to play in this regard. Haitians are already working to achieve these objectives. The Haitian Parliament is sitting once again and democratic leaders are resuming their duties. Canada firmly supports the appeal of President Aristide for cooperation and reconciliation at a time when Haiti is once again embarking upon the road to democracy.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“We salute the courage of all those in Haiti who fought to bring democracy back to their country, and the memory of those, both well-known and unsung, who perished in the struggle. Their aspirations have prevailed. The restoration of President Aristide to office is a success for the international community. The commitment and the combined efforts of individuals, groups and international organizations have been key to attaining this outcome. As one of the group of Friends of Haiti, Canada shares with tremendous satisfaction the realization of our common objectives. (spoke in French) The peaceful deployment of the multinational coalition under the authority of the United Nations has played a decisive role in establishing conditions which have allowed the return of President Aristide. We commend the coalition for its efforts.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“Mr. President, allow me first to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of October. As usual, your firm hand is providing steady leadership for Council proceedings this month. Let me also thank your predecessor, Ambassador Yajfiez-Barnuevo for his effective leadership during the month of September. Today, President Aristide returned to Haiti. It is with great pleasure that I join with you, other members of the Security Council, the international community, but above all with the people of Haiti, in celebrating this historic occasion. This afternoon, in the presence of thousands of his fellow citizens and representatives from many countries, including my own Foreign Minister, President Aristide resumed office. With this event, three long years of brutality have ended.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“In the past three years, Canada has provided over $41 million in humanitarian aid. We now stand fully ready to help Haitians face the daunting task of rebuilding their society. We will provide substantial financial and technical assistance to this end. The Security Council's action today prepares the way for the international community to help Haiti and the Haitians, following President Aristide's return, to build their future.”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3430 (1994) · source
“It is a clear signal of hope to the Haitian people that the international community remains fully committed to the restoration of democracy in Haiti and stands ready to help Haitians in the challenges of economic recovery that lie ahead. At the same time, it underlines our message to the de facto authorities that they must keep their word and step aside. For its part, Canada, at President Aristide's request, has already lifted its unilateral ban on commercial air services with Haiti and on financial transactions, except those targeting the military leadership and their supporters. Canada looks forward to the return of President Aristide in the very near future. We fully support his call for a spirit of reconciliation and cooperation as Haiti moves to take its rightful place among the circle of democratic nations.”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3430 (1994) · source
“At the request of President Aristide, the Parliament is once again in session to adopt legislation provided for in the Governors Island Agreement, in particular on the amnesty and the separation of the police and the armed forces. Preparations are under way for the redeployment of the International Civilian Mission in Haiti. Next week, an advance team will go to Haiti to prepare for deployment of the United Nations Mission, which will assist Haitians in their efforts to build peace and to establish a stable and democratic society. (spoke in English) It is in this promising context that we fully endorse the draft resolution to be adopted by the Security Council today, which will lift the sanctions regime following the return of President Aristide.”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3430 (1994) · source
“Mrs. Frechette (Canada) (interpretation from French): It is with a feeling of hope that my delegation is addressing the Council today on the question of Haiti. The achievement of the objectives for which we have struggled for so long is approaching - the end of tyranny, the restoration of democracy and the return of President Aristide. The multinational coalition authorized by the Security Council has been deployed peacefully and is making progress in establishing a secure and stable environment. Recent developments in Haiti are for the most part positive, although we deplore the acts of violence directed against the supporters of President Aristide. We vigorously condemn those recent attacks. As the Permanent Representative of Haiti has indicated, the Mayor of Port-au-Prince, Mr. Evans Paul, resumed his functions today.”
1994-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3430 (1994) · source
“(spoke in French) Canadians have considerable experience on the ground in Bosnia, Croatia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. We know that it will be difficult to achieve lasting peace. We do not and will not accept any solution based on ethnic exclusivity or the law of the strongest. Our decision to renew our contribution to UNPROFOR bears witness to our commitment to the United Nations and the principles of our Organization. This commitment takes it for granted that these draft resolutions will be implemented in good faith and in the service of peace. The Contact Group has proposed a framework that would allow the parties to cast off the cruel logic of war. We urge all parties to the conflict and all those in this Chamber not to allow this new chance for peace to slip by yet again.”
1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source
“There must be no easing of border controls or leakage, particularly with military-to-military contacts and along the Montenegrin border. We are pleased the draft resolution provides for frequent and periodic review." 18 To the Bosnian Serbs these draft resolutions say clearly: "Your intransigence will not prevail." Canada is pleased that the Security Council is choosing to approve increased sanctions on Pale while condemning "ethnic cleansing" in Banja Luka and Bijeljina. Canada and all Canadians abhor this repugnant policy; we will be unable to entertain normal relations with Serbian representatives until this practice ceases. All Serbs should recognize their responsibility to ensure that their name is not irretrievably sullied by these outrages.”
1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source
“They speak to a concerted international effort to increase pressure on the one party now holding hostage a negotiated settlement, the Bosnian Serb leadership. The draft resolution easing sanctions on Belgrade is a challenge to Serbian leadership in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia: "Stand by your commitments". We appreciate the concerns of some members of the Council in this regard. International observers, small in number for a long and inherently porous border, have only just arrived in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Canadians will soon be among them. We say to Belgrade: "We welcome your acceptance of the Contact Group plan because it is key to your winning back the confidence of the international community. We are counting on your close cooperation with the Mission of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia.”
1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source
“We know the considerable challenges facing the United Nations and Member States in the former Yugoslavia. Our own peace- keeping tradition heightens our concern that the United Nations and Canadian peace-keepers should be a force for peace, not an excuse for inaction or delay. We understand that there is no shortcut to a durable and fair settlement. All sides must abandon the military option and the expectation that weapons will achieve more than negotiations. We therefore oppose a lifting of the arms embargo because we are convinced that it would escalate this conflict, end the humanitarian mission of UNPROFOR and push back the prospects for peace. We believe that the draft resolutions before the Council today represent small but significant steps towards a negotiated solution.”
1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source
“As this is the first time my delegation is speaking since you assumed the presidency of the Council, Sir, permit me to offer you our sincere congratulations and to pledge our fullest cooperation. We know you will bring great skill and fairness to the task. I also congratulate and thank your predecessor, the former Permanent Representative of the Russian 17 Federation, for his excellent conduct of the work of the Council during the month of August. A few hours ago, following an extensive debate in Parliament, the Canadian Government announced that it would renew its current contribution to the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) for a period of six months. The Government made this decision, pending the Council's views on mandate renewal, after extensive reflection. This was not a routine or easy matter.”
1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source
“My Government believes that the international community is united in its determination to see that the process begun at Governors Island is completed. The draft resolution before the Council reflects this determination and our unity of purpose. It is an important step in ensuring President Aristide returns and legitimate authority is finally restored to Haiti.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“We are very concerned by the suffering inflicted on the Haitian people by the intransigence of these authorities. Canada has provided over $35 million in humanitarian aid since the 1991 coup d'etat to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable sectors of the population. We will continue to provide assistance in the form of essential foodstuffs and medicines. Until now the delivery of international humanitarian assistance has been largely unimpeded. My Government strongly warns against any attempt to interfere with the delivery of this assistance or to endanger the personal security and safety of those involved in these efforts. Our central message has not changed. The Haitian military authorities must honour their commitments, and President Aristide must return to Haiti. Canada remains fully committed to realizing these objectives.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“(spoke in English) Some have argued that tougher sanctions now would only aggravate the abysmal humanitarian situation in Haiti. Let there be no mistake. It is the failure of the military authorities to fulfil their commitments which is solely responsible for the plight of the Haitian population. As long as they remain, there is little hope that the humanitarian situation will improve. Since last November President Aristide has called for comprehensive sanctions. They are the necessary price to pay to rid Haiti once and for all of the source of its suffering. We fully share the President's hope that these measures will be in place for as short a time as possible. This depends entirely on the actions of the military authorities.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“However, the land border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic remains a key factor in this equation. Sanctions violations across this border substantially reduce the impact of the measures we impose. They are unacceptable, and they must stop. We welcome the decision by President Balaguer to establish a commission to control that border and put an end to those violations. We firmly support the request by the Dominican authorities for United Nations assistance in this regard. In our view, international technical assistance, possibly including the deployment of international monitors, would help ensure that the Dominican Republic can effectively carry out its responsibilities. Canada stands ready to help in these efforts.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“That is why Canada is a co-sponsor of the draft resolution, which imposes a comprehensive commercial embargo and a number of measures aimed specifically at the military authorities and other supporters of the 1991 coup d'etat. My Government is convinced that this is the only way to force the military authorities to respect their commitments. I wish to underline in this regard that the draft resolution makes it clear that sanctions will not be lifted completely until President Aristide has returned to Haiti. The effectiveness of the existing sanctions and the new measures in the draft resolution depends on full compliance by all States. Canada, with several other countries is participating in the maritime interdiction force aimed at achieving full implementation of the sanctions.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The military authorities responsible for the 1991 coup d'etat remain in place, President Aristide has not returned and the Haitian people continue to suffer. In short, the promise of stability and democracy envisaged in the Governors Island Agreement has not been realized. My Government concluded several months ago that stronger measures were needed to break this impasse. The key to resolving the Haitian crisis remains compliance by the military authorities with their obligations under the Governors Island Agreement. Existing sanctions, reimposed in October, have proved insufficient for achieving this end.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“Mrs. Frechette (Canada) (interpretation from French): Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of May and to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Keating, for his energetic and effective leadership of the Council's work in April. Thirty-one months after the overthrow of Haiti's democratically elected President, the Reverend Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the situation in Haiti is bleak. Efforts to implement the Governors Island Agreement, negotiated almost a year ago, which is aimed at the return of President Aristide and the restoration of democracy in Haiti, are at an impasse. In the meantime human-rights abuses, still widespread, have escalated in recent weeks. Armed civilian groups intimidate their fellow Haitians with impunity. Political and civil rights are denied.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“As members know, Canada decided in March to maintain its presence in UNPROFOR for another six months. A number of Member States recently provided UNPROFOR with reinforcements. We invite the other States Members of the United Nations to consider the possibility of doing the same. The Government of Canada is also continuing its efforts in the humanitarian field, and will participate in reconstruction efforts in Bosnia when conditions permit. Today we are at yet another crossroads. Let us take advantage of the events of the past few days to try to write the final chapter in this dreadful conflict.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source
“Akashi, and General de Lapresle and General Rose for the remarkable work they are doing in the field. They have a difficult and delicate task, which they are carrying out in an exemplary manner, as are the thousands of men and women working for UNPROFOR and for humanitarian organizations deployed throughout the territory. We must give UNPROFOR the resources and flexibility required to adapt to changing circumstances. We are therefore pleased that all members of the Council were able this morning, through the adoption of resolution 914 (1994), to authorize an increase in the level of UNPROFOR personnel. It is essential and urgent that UNPROFOR be able to carry out the increasingly weighty 30 tasks that are given to it as the number of cease-fires in the field increases.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source
“Such a coordinated approach is crucial if we are to convince the parties of the futility of pursuing military objectives that would lead only to further loss of life and to a political stalemate. What is required above all is a firm political commitment by the parties themselves to re-establish peace in this troubled region. The goal of peace, which must be the driving force for all the parties, can only be achieved through a just and lasting agreement between them. This would finally allow civilians to resume their normal lives, and the economic reconstruction effort to begin. In keeping with this logic of peace, the Government of Canada continues to oppose the lifting of the arms embargo imposed under resolutions 713 (1991) and 727 (1992). We would like to congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source
“In this 29 regard, the establishment of the Croatian-Bosnian Federation and the cease-fire that remains in effect in Croatia between the Government and the Croatian Serbs are major achievements. We are pleased that the Russian Federation and the United States, which have played a key role in recent months in advancing the negotiating process, are joining the European Union and the United Nations in a renewed, concerted effort to resume negotiations on a comprehensive settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina and throughout all of the former Yugoslavia. It is essential for the success of the international community's common efforts that representatives of major troop contributing countries be part of the diplomatic efforts to help end the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source