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1. “Canada once again urges the Security Council to consider measures to deal with the ongoing abuses and the deplorable humanitarian situation in northern Uganda. For Canada, the implementation of resolution 1612 (2005) should not be limited to the urgent task of halting the grave violations against children in ongoing armed conflicts. It is also a test of the Security Council's willingness and its capacity to translate the worthy objectives of resolutions on the subject into practical action. For these same challenges - those of effective monitoring and reporting, of consistent follow-up in peacekeeping mandates, of the adoption of country-specific resolutions, of the employment of targeted measures in the face of ongoing violations - are equally relevant to the broader protection of civilians and women, peace and security agendas.”

   2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source

2. “Coomaraswamy, and applauds her recent visits to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Northern Uganda is a good example of a situation that is not on the Security Council's agenda but where there are grave abuses against children and, more generally, against civilians. Canada also continues to call upon the Security Council to put this situation on its agenda. Moreover, we encourage the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to continue her work aimed at ending the recruitment and abduction of children by the Lord's Resistance Army and at working with Uganda in an effort to bring about lasting improvement in the situation of children and civilians in this region.”

   2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source

3. “(spoke in French) We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on children in armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo and encourage the Working Group to respond with concrete recommendations for action. Canada encourages the Council to apply targeted and graduated measures as mandated in resolution 1612 (2005) against parties to conflict who continue to commit atrocities against children. As an incentive for compliance with Security Council resolutions and increased public accountability and transparency, we would also ask the Council to use all tools at its disposal, including the mandating of peacekeeping missions and the continued naming of violators, even if that is not on the Security Council agenda. Canada welcomes the naming of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms.”

   2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source

4. “Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) highlights in several places the Security Council's deep concern over the lack of progress in the implementation of previous resolutions. The new mechanisms were adopted to bridge the gap between international norms and the grim reality faced by too many children caught in armed conflicts. Canada welcomes the creation of the Security Council Working Group as an opportunity to translate the commitment of the Council into the development of more effective strategies in specific situations. We call on the United Nations to make maximum use of its national action plans to create incentives, as well as punitive measures, with time-bound, progressive targets and measurable results. This alternative approach should make the employment of progressively more robust measures viable.”

   2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source

5. “It represents an important step towards carrying out effective measures against the use of child soldiers, and has set in motion a groundbreaking effort to coordinate the collection of information on violations and violators in specific countries and ensure their accountability. We must work together to ensure that the mechanism is operational, that it is inclusive and coordinated among the different actors involved and that it is accountable. The goal of monitoring and reporting activities is not to collect information for periodic reports, but to stop violations of the rights of children, to get timely action in cases where violations have been committed and to end impunity.”

   2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source

6. “We call on Member States to continue their support for the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and encourage those that have not done so to ratify the Protocol. Canada calls on the international community to support the work of the International Criminal Court as it continues to seek to bring to justice those who perpetrate serious international crimes, including those committed against children. The transfer of Thomas Lubanga from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to The Hague for trial is an important step in combating impunity. In the past, a lack of accurate and verifiable information concerning atrocities being committed was too often an excuse for inaction. Resolution 1612 (2005) recognized this deficit.”

   2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source

7. “Mr. Laurin (Canada) (spoke in French): On behalf of Canada, I would like to thank France for having organized this important debate, for which we are grateful. (spoke in English) This open debate on Children in Armed Conflict provides an important opportunity, one year after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1612 (2005), to advance implementation of the resolution. To fulfil our obligations to protect girls and boys in war-torn and post-conflict societies requires the collaboration of the entire international community. The Security Council has a pivotal role to play in ensuring that the commitments made are fulfilled. Canada encourages the continued commitment of States to the Security Council resolutions on children in armed conflict.”

   2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source

8. “Such a transition has been requested by the African Union and would be welcomed by Canada. The time is ripe for a new level of international engagement. In that regard, the planning process must move forward as soon as possible, with continued close cooperation between the AU and the United Nations. Canada will work closely with both organizations to ensure that they have the necessary support. Finally, reaching a sustainable peace in Darfur is vital for the Sudan and for the security of the region. It remains a priority for Canada. We urge the Security Council to remain seized of the matter.”

   2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source

9. “Special measures must be taken to eliminate sexual violence, and women must participate fully in the implementation of peace. Attention must be devoted to rehabilitation, reconciliation and sustainable development. In the near term, we - Canada and our partners in the international community - must enhance AMIS to ensure that that hope is translated into reality by improving the security situation on the ground. The pact must be monitored and verified, and violators and would-be spoilers must be held accountable and punished. Canada will work with our partners to ensure that AMIS has the necessary resources to enforce the agreement. At the same time, we must proceed urgently with a transition to a United Nations mission that has a strong mandate to protect civilians.”

   2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source

10. “The parties must now work together to put an end to violence and impunity in Darfur. They must commit themselves to protecting civilians and guaranteeing safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to populations in need, and they must implement the agreement - translate words into action - and begin the difficult process of reconciliation. (spoke in English) I am addressing the Council today to say that Canada fully supports the efforts of the parties, the AU and the United Nations to resolve the conflict. Along with our international partners, we have taken a leadership role in assisting the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS). With the signature of the peace deal, a new hope has emerged for the people of Darfur and all of the Sudan. The displaced must now be able to return home in safety and dignity.”

    2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source

11. “Mr. Laurin (Canada) (spoke in French): The signing of the Darfur peace agreement represents an essential step towards the achievement of lasting peace for the people of that region. Canada congratulates the signatories of the agreement on having seized the opportunity for peace. We also commend those who have chosen to associate themselves with the peace agreement. Canada is proud to have played a diplomatic role in the process, in partnership with the African Union (AU) mediation team. The agreement marks the successful conclusion of a very complex process, as well as the beginning of a significant commitment by the international community. The agreement provides a viable basis for achieving a sustainable peace in Darfur and for addressing the needs of its people.”

    2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source

12. “As noted by the Secretary-General in his report, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has a crucial role to play in strengthening all the new governance institutions of the Afghan State, including through capacity-building. To that end, UNAMA must increase its own capacities to intervene on the ground in the areas of individual rights, respect for the rule of law, the police and justice. Canada continues to support UNAMA by aiding the efforts of police and corrections advisers, and we hope that other countries will do likewise. Inspired by the resolve of the Afghan people to build a better future for themselves, Canada remains prepared to help Afghanistan carry out the commitments set out in the Compact.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

13. “The resort to suicide bomb attacks is a worrisome development that requires an immediate response, including on the part of Afghanistan's neighbours. At the same time, the narcotics trade is jeopardizing governmental institutions. Corruption is eroding the people's trust. The foundations for an effective, transparent and accessible system have still not been laid. These threats are closely linked to drug money, contributing to corruption and subverting the rule of law. The response must be robust and multiform. The establishment of a responsible and democratic Government that respects the rights of individuals, gives its citizens a voice in that area and undertakes measures to fulfil their aspirations is essential to any comprehensive solution to these problems.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

14. “With their international and Afghan partners, the Canadian forces have helped to create a secure environment in which nascent Afghan governance institutions can begin to grow. That support has also allowed Canadian and other civilians deployed to Afghanistan to actively support the complex task of institution-building. It is only by building effective and accountable institutions in Kabul and across Afghanistan that we can ensure that our investment lasts long beyond our engagement. (spoke in French) The acts of violence perpetrated recently in certain regions of Afghanistan show that now is not the time to let down our guard. Al-Qaida and the Taliban remain active, challenging the Afghan and international security forces.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

15. “Canada welcomes the formation of a Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board, an indispensable body that Canada championed and helped to design. The Board will ensure greater coherence of efforts by the Afghan Government with the international community in the implementation of the Afghanistan Compact. We will look to the Board to focus on practical problem-solving issues, drawing lessons from those most heavily engaged, identifying any gaps as they emerge and ensuring coherence across the three independent pillars of the Compact. We will thus make sure that the Board is supported by an effective secretariat. In supporting the Compact, Canada will focus on three main areas: security, governance and poverty reduction. If we are to succeed, it will take both military and civilian engagement.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

16. “On 9 March, Canada announced an additional $40 million in development funding for Afghanistan, bringing Canada's total contributions to over $650 million. We also have a track record for disbursing our pledges. Canada took command of a provincial reconstruction team in Kandahar in August 2005 and recently almost doubled the size of its embassy, all of which are indications of the degree of our commitment. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for peace and security. The report rightly emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to engagement in Afghanistan, an approach that is enshrined in the documents recently adopted in London at the Afghanistan Conference.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

17. “With the most recent deployment of 2,200 Canadian forces personnel, Canada assumed command of coalition forces in Kandahar and five surrounding southern provinces. This is our second tour in Kandahar. We have always deployed our soldiers where they were most needed. Our engagement has not been without cost. Some Canadians have lost their lives, and others have been injured. We understand what is at stake and are prepared to do our part, including in the more difficult regions of Afghanistan. At the same time, we recognize that success cannot be ensured by military means alone, but rather requires the concomitant support to Afghan governance and development. For this reason, Afghanistan is Canada's largest recipient of development assistance.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

18. “Our strong commitment to the future of Afghanistan was highlighted by the visit by Prime Minister Harper to Afghanistan earlier this week. Indeed, Prime Minister Harper left Afghanistan only this morning, after having spent two days there, during which he met with President Karzai and senior officials, as well as with Canadian troops, diplomats and reconstruction workers. Prime Minister Harper's meeting with President Karzai was his first meeting with a head of State since taking office in January. In the years since 2001, over 14,000 Canadian forces personnel have been deployed in support of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Operation Enduring Freedom missions.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

19. “Canada is pleased to have the opportunity to address the Security Council on Afghanistan. We express our thanks to you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate. Let me begin by congratulating Mr. Tom Koenigs, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and assuring him of our fullest cooperation. We also take this opportunity to thank his predecessor, Mr. Jean Arnault, and to congratulate him on his singular achievements in Afghanistan. Canada has made a clear commitment to the emergence of a stable, secure, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan. We are among the largest contributors to Afghanistan's recovery and have been since 11 September 2001. Our contributions have been both human and financial, our support consistent and steadfast.”

    2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source

20. “Members of the Network thus strongly urge the Council to give full consideration to the report of the Secretary-General containing the United Nations system-wide action plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), and to implementing the recommendations therein. We look forward to future discussions in this forum during which we can hear reports of how resolution 1325 (2000) has been implemented in specific conflict situations and how it has made a difference in the lives of women.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

21. “In particular, a rigorous monitoring and reporting mechanism for gender-based violence will be essential to ensure that States shoulder their responsibility not only to prevent such violence but also to protect their own citizens from such crimes. In conclusion, the Human Security Network believes that it is the role of the Security Council to ensure that planning and implementation of all multidimensional peace support operations fully integrate a gender analysis and aim to strengthen the many and varied roles of women in peace processes, whether of a political, humanitarian, development, policing or civilian nature.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

22. “In that regard, the Network welcomes the recent adoption by world leaders at the world summit of the principle of the responsibility to protect. We were particularly pleased that the threshold for action that was endorsed is an inclusive one, in that it holds not only genocide and war crimes but also crimes against humanity as a trigger for action. The definition of crimes against humanity includes all of the most egregious examples of gender-based violence - the horrific results of which we have seen in too many conflict areas. We must continue to work to ensure that the international community has both the capacity and the political will to operationalize the responsibility to protect.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

23. “The referral by the Security Council of the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court, and the Court's investigation into the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Uganda, are very positive steps, yet they are testimony to the widespread allegations of horrific abuses against women and children in conflict situations. In this year's report, the Secretary-General highlights once again that further action is required to prevent, document and report on gender-based violence, as we have not yet done enough. The Network reiterates that it is the role of the Security Council to work together with countries and Governments, as well as with the International Criminal Court, to prosecute such crimes and to eliminate the impunity with which they are perpetrated.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

24. “Concretely, that could mean, for example, that women's enhanced role in transitional justice mechanisms would more likely bring to immediate attention impunity for acts of violence and seek robust measures to address it. The Human Security Network would like to reiterate the importance of achieving gender justice and welcomes the conferences held recently on this issue in New York and in Stockholm. As we noted last year during the open debate on this topic, sexual and gender-based violence remains alarmingly pervasive in conflict-affected areas.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

25. “The Network maintains that the involvement of all of society at every step, including women and women's groups, is crucial to the enduring success of the entire peace process, from negotiation to implementation of a peace agreement. In order to achieve that, capacity-building in the area of gender equality, women's rights and the gender-differentiated experiences of security is required for all actors, both men and women, as is an active search for women leaders. Members of the Network urge the Security Council to systematically incorporate gender considerations in all aspects of mission planning and execution, particularly from the outset. This would result in directing peace support action towards security that is as real for women as it is for men.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

26. “Women are highly active and effective in informal peace processes. The challenge lies in their participation in formal processes where peace agreements are negotiated. There, women have been frozen out of the peace process and given no room at the peace table. In addition, a further challenge is that formal peace processes rarely take gender perspectives into account. The Human Security Network is committed to taking concrete steps to enhance the role of women and to integrate gender equality in peace processes more effectively, thereby strengthening the legitimacy of decision-making processes and, by so doing, assisting in laying the groundwork for a meaningful and sustainable peace for all.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

27. “Furthermore, as States Members of the United Nations, we should all consider developing action plans and coordinated strategies at the national level for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) - a process that Canada has already begun. (spoke in English) Among the gaps identified by the Secretary- General in his report are the lack of systematic incorporation of gender perspectives in peace agreements and the lack of enhanced women's participation in formal peace processes. Those elements were the focus of the expert group meeting hosted by Canada in preparation for last year's session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which developed a framework for model provisions on peace agreements as a means of promoting gender equality and ensuring women's participation in peace processes. The Network welcomes that outcome.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

28. “The Network applauds the efforts of the Secretary-General and the United Nations system in this area and warmly welcomes the action plan, which it commits to supporting in full. In this context, the Human Security Network strongly supports the Secretary-General's recommendation to appoint a high-level focal point or focal points to monitor the progress of implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) within the United Nations system. In addition, and as at last year's open debate on women, peace and security, the members of the Network call on the Security Council to seriously consider establishing a mechanism to monitor its own actions to integrate resolution 1325 (2000) and other resolutions into its daily work, possibly through a focal point or expert-level working group.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

29. “We have a golden opportunity to ensure that, from the outset, the Commission's work incorporates the knowledge and the lessons learned from the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Effective and sustainable peace, justice and security will remain a distant goals if we do not view them from a gender perspective. The Human Security Network welcomes the letter sent to the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly by the women foreign ministers on this issue. The countries of the Human Security Network will work with other Member States to ensure that the Peacebuilding Commission fully integrates such an approach in its structure, mandate and practice. In this spirit I thank the Secretary-General for his report, which outlines the United Nations system-wide action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

30. “As we mark the fifth anniversary of that resolution and look to other important commitments, such as the protection of civilians and children in armed conflict, as well as to important milestones such as the 10-year review of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, it is clear that we have the necessary tools for strong and concerted action in all situations of conflict and post- conflict reconstruction. The creation of the Peacebuilding Commission is essential if we are to preserve and build on international peace and security. In this year's report to the Security Council on women, peace and security, the Secretary-General urged Member States to take concerted action to integrate a gender perspective into the Commission's mandate and work.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

31. “Mr. Laurin (Canada) (spoke in French): I am pleased to take the floor today on behalf of the Human Security Network, a cross-regional group of 14 countries - Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand and, as an observer, South Africa. On behalf of those countries, I would like to express our appreciation to Romania for having convened this open debate on women, peace and security - a priority issue for the Network - and to thank the panellists today, who have spoken with such conviction. At the 2005 world summit, the leaders reaffirmed their determination to fully and effectively implement resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

32. “It is imperative to ensure that a more comprehensive approach to the small arms issue be pursued at the 2005 and 2006 meetings. Aspects of the issue that were neglected in the 2001 Programme of Action must receive adequate attention, including those related to the human and humanitarian impact of small arms. The challenge now for the Council and Member States, alongside their partners in international organizations and civil society, is to replace words with action and to deliver on this urgent agenda. The problem is complex, but the solution is not beyond our reach. We have the means to take constructive action to achieve our common goals. We should do so now.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

33. “This is a devastating situation with real and lingering impact that continues to undermine international efforts to establish peaceful and secure environments where humanitarian and development initiatives can take root and yield results. Our collective responsibility is to take meaningful action that will result in improved and safer lives for girls, boys, men and women in all regions of the world. Now is the time for action. The next 18 months hold important opportunities for concerted action against the easy availability and misuse of small arms. The July 2005 Biennial Meeting of States and the 2006 review conference on the United Nations Programme of Action provide platforms to evaluate our success and, more importantly, to determine the way forward.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

34. “We call for a continued emphasis on the parallel implementation of community development and DDR programmes, taking into account all members of the community - men, women, boys and girls - and to include strategies for children affected by armed conflict. In line with our obligations under resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security, Canada urgently calls for the full and equal participation of women in the design and implementation of all DDR programmes and activities, as actions and decisions on DDR have a direct and specific impact on the lives of women and on the possibilities of achieving sustainable peace. It is Canada's view that the international community has fallen short on commitments to make people and their communities safer from armed violence.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

35. “Canada welcomes progress made to date on the inclusion of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) planning in integrated peacekeeping missions, as well as the development of policies, guidelines and procedures for the planning and implementation of DDR in a peacekeeping context. We urge the Council to adopt comprehensive and regional approaches to DDR, to include those approaches in the mandates of peacekeeping operations, to provide financing for DDR under the budget for peacekeeping operations, and to give due consideration to reintegration to ensure sustainable socio-economic development.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

36. “Greater results will be achieved through more decisive and substantive action by both bodies. The Security Council, through such resolutions as 1521 (2003) on Liberia and 1533 (2004) on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has recognized and made efforts to address the link between the illicit trade in small arms and the illicit exploitation of natural and other resources. Canada urges the Security Council to take stronger measures - including the enforcement and monitoring of targeted sanctions - to break the cycle between arms shipments though illicit channels and the exploitation of natural resources.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

37. “(spoke in English) Small arms proliferation must be considered as part of the broader context of international peace and human security, including initiatives to strengthen peacebuilding and conflict-prevention efforts. Those weapons continue to interfere with conflict prevention measures, undermine the provision of humanitarian assistance, exacerbate armed conflict and insecurity, threaten security in refugee camps, and frustrate the sustainability of peace processes and peacebuilding efforts. Increased interaction between the Council and the General Assembly would allow for creative approaches to the small arms issue from a broader peacebuilding and human security perspective. Canada supports further cooperation between the two organs to develop and implement immediate and long-term strategies.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

38. “Canada is committed to seeing a successful conclusion of these negotiations and we welcome the High-level Panel's recommendation of a legally binding instrument. We urge the Council to consider its role in improving international cooperation with respect to tracing small arms in conflict and post-conflict settings. Peacekeeping operations and sanctions committees should receive the appropriate mandates to initiate traces that will assist States to identify those who knowingly violate arms embargoes. Furthermore, we encourage the Council to consider increased cooperation with the International Criminal Police Organization in order to improve identification of diversion points in the trade of small arms.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

39. “We urge the Council to support the recommendations made by high- level and monitoring groups on the need to address gaps in legislation on brokering and to strengthen transfer controls. The Council must call on Member States to exercise the highest degree of responsibility in the transfer of small arms. An effective global response to small arms must address control of transfers between States as well as transfers to non- State actors. The establishment of an international instrument on the identification and tracing of small arms and light weapons would also help the Council in its efforts to enforce arms embargoes and to control the illicit trade in order to ensure the protection of civilians.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

40. “The Secretary-General's report (S/2005/69) will be useful in guiding our future efforts, especially given its recommendations on how the Council could usefully contribute to combating the illicit trade in small arms in all its aspects. Compliance with arms embargoes and sanctions regimes is central to international peace and security. We urge the Council to continue aggressive implementation and monitoring of these regimes, and welcome its engagement with regional initiatives, such as the Nairobi Declaration and the Economic Community of West African States moratorium. Canada encourages the Council to utilize such tools as reports and recommendations from monitoring groups and expert panels to ensure greater transparency and cooperation with sanctions regimes.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

41. “Mr. Laurin (Canada) (spoke in French): The Security Council has an important role to play in facilitating and enforcing international efforts to control the pervasive impact of the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons. Canada is encouraged by the progress made in that regard, particularly the establishment of mechanisms to assess the implementation of sanctions regimes and the strengthening of arms embargoes. Nevertheless, this issue deserves the Council's sustained attention, given that small arms and light weapons continue to threaten international peace and security. This debate provides an invaluable opportunity to recognize the progress that has been made, to consider lessons learned and, most important, to renew efforts to focus on the many aspects of the small arms issue.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

42. “Canadians recognize the importance of the Council's addressing the issue of proliferation of WMD and the threat it poses to international peace and security. Canada strongly supports a draft resolution that will help us confront the proliferation challenge, that respects the rights and obligations of States under current international treaties and that encourages the international community to use its energy and creativity to improve and build on the complex structure of non-proliferation, arms controls and disarmament regimes and mechanisms that have been established over the past 50 years. In closing, we encourage the Council to continue its consultations with Member States and to adopt a constructive draft resolution that attracts broad support and leads to effective implementation.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

43. “Canada supports the establishment of a committee to monitor implementation of this resolution. Given the gravity of the challenge before us, the committee's duration should be long enough to allow it to effectively carry out its mandate and to meet the objectives set out by the resolution. A six-month limit could handicap the committee by imposing impractical deadlines. We should also recall that the aims of the international treaties that underpin our non- proliferation efforts are first and foremost to achieve effective progress toward general and complete disarmament, including the prohibition and elimination of all types of weapons of mass destruction. The draft resolution should recognize this important balance and equal emphasis on non-proliferation and disarmament obligations.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

44. “The Council has shown its leadership in addressing a new challenge arising in a transformed world security environment, namely, the threat of non- State actors seeking to acquire, develop, transfer or use WMD. We would strongly support any resolution that would facilitate important efforts by States to criminalize trafficking in such weapons. (spoke in English) It is equally important that a draft resolution on this subject show clarity and balance. The Council should ensure that definitions and concepts are clear, that Member States fully understand the measures that they are being called upon to undertake and that the Council's role - as well as the roles of other international bodies, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - are well understood.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

45. “Mr. Laurin (Canada) (spoke in French): Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate and for giving us the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I am convinced that our discussions today will reaffirm the international community's resolve to work together to put an end to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and to promote measures to strengthen our collective security. We want the United Nations, including the Security Council, to continue devoting attention to this issue in order to help all Member States to fulfil their obligations with regard to non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament norms - norms whose objectives are universal and whose implementation is nearly so.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950 (2004) · source

46. “In conclusion, child protection is a shared commitment, and we urge Council members - together with Member States, United Nations agencies and regional and civil society organizations - to make good on our commitment to better protect the rights and well-being of children and to build sustainable peace for all.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source

47. “We also wish to highlight the activities of those who work on the front lines: the representatives of United Nations agencies and of the partner non- governmental organizations who - often at personal risk - strive to meet the needs of children in armed conflicts. Those efforts are essential to combat violations of children's rights and to ensure adherence to relevant international law. If the Council truly wants to protect children and to suppress egregious violations of children's rights in situations of armed conflict, it must systematically meet its commitments. The era of application proposed by the Secretary-General is well upon us, and we, the international community, are long overdue in translating our commitments to the child protection programme of action and its mechanisms into concrete operations on the ground.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source

48. “We eagerly await the outcome of the work of the Office of International Oversight Services assessing the United Nations system's response to children and armed conflict, in conformity with the Secretary- General's United Nations reform efforts. We hope that the assessment will provide important guidance on ways to address child protection in situations of armed conflict in a sustainable and coordinated way. Canada recognizes the contribution of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. The Special Representative is a powerful voice for children victimized by armed conflict. We encourage the Special Representative to interact with special rapporteurs, United Nations actors, civil society and non-governmental organizations, and children and youth in his work.”

    2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source

49. “For example, child protection advisers have had a clearly positive impact on the effectiveness of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we believe they can also make a difference in other United Nations missions. We urge the Council to consider the deployment of child protection advisers in the context of upcoming mandates - for example, those for the missions in Sudan and Burundi. The Council must also focus on child protection in the framework of its own missions - particularly by meeting with children themselves - and must be able to follow up swiftly and effectively on reported cases of egregious violations of children's rights.”

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50. “We realize that the Council must be provided with relevant and timely information on which to base its actions. To that end, Canada reiterates its appeal to the United Nations Secretariat to formulate concrete advice and recommendations to the Council on country-specific situations, to report systematically on child protection and to provide the Council with the information it needs to act. However, when such information is provided, the Council must shoulder its responsibilities and take action. For peace operations, its action should include clear mandates and the financial and human resources required for child protection at the country level. In that regard, the deployment of child protection advisers in peace support operations is an important way to systematically monitor and remedy the specific effects of conflict on children.”

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