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lines on the record: 444
first: 2006-07-21
most recent: 2011-04-06
sittings or episodes: 53
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“On the ground, special representatives of the Secretary- General and country teams must regularly assess, monitor and report on the implementation of these mandates. They must be able to rely on the Council's support and receive the training and resources needed to fulfil their roles. In turn, Member States have a key role to play in providing the political momentum to drive the protection of civilians agenda forward. (spoke in French) Thirdly, in many conflicts it is frequently the absence of accountability that allows violations to thrive. Protection work is first and foremost a sustained and multifaceted effort to develop an environment conducive to the rule of law. Whatever the nature of the threat to civilians, compliance with international law by all parties concerned is the best guarantee for ensuring their safety.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The independent study jointly commissioned by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, as well as the New Horizon initiative, present a comprehensive set of recommendations on how peace operations can be strengthened to better meet protection concerns. Canada welcomes the efforts of the Secretariat to close the gap between mandates, expectations, roles and responsibilities. My delegation looks forward to the establishment of clear benchmarks and guidelines to ensure that peacekeeping missions are provided with the tools to protect civilians properly. When it comes to engagement by regional organizations, it is critical to ensure clarity around roles, expectations and lines of accountability.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“If peace processes are really to take hold, the rights and well-being of civilians, including women and girls, must be integrated into all peace processes, peace agreements and post-conflict recovery and reconstruction planning and programming. This means building a holistic approach that is not focused solely on a given humanitarian, military or policing task but includes action on human rights, the rule of law, political, security, development and disarmament. In all these efforts, the international community must be attuned to including the voices of those affected, including refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this respect, the Council would benefit from contingency planning when parties do not respond to its resolutions or sanctions, and from the ability and willingness to draw on other tools at its disposal, such as commissions of inquiry, expert panels, envoys and preventive deployments. Canada views the expert group as an important forum for the humanitarian community to brief the Council informally on protection of civilians issues. Secondly, we must continue to encourage greater complementarity while reducing overlap and competition among those engaged in peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and humanitarian response. Those involved in peace operations should respect humanitarian principles, while humanitarian actors should recognize the need to re-establish the responsibility and legitimacy of national institutions.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Sustained, pragmatic commitment is needed, as is the mainstreaming of protection issues into policy and decision-making processes. I would like briefly to highlight three key areas of focus where positive changes, we think, can be made: first, consistency in the Council's approach; secondly, enhancing protection through more effective peace operations; and, finally, accountability. 3 First, in our view the Security Council would benefit from better-defined trigger mechanisms to complement the aide-memoire (see S/PRST/2009/l, annex) and assist the Council in determining when and how to engage when civilians are at risk. Too often, it seems that there is a tendency to overlook those contexts of which the Council is not actively seized and to delay action rather than to get out in front of a crisis.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“These resolutions have been practical, providing an operational focus with respect to peace operations, and stronger tools in implementing the women, peace and security agenda and the monitoring and reporting mechanism for grave violations against children. Canada welcomes the appointment of a Special Representative to provide leadership and coordination on addressing sexual violence in armed conflict. Outside the Council, the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa sends an important signal about the seriousness with which Africa - which is home to around half of the global total of internally displaced persons - considers the issue. Nevertheless, despite these positive efforts, regular reflection and refinement are needed for those areas where action still falls short.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The international community continues to grapple with protection issues related to displacement, sexual and gender-based violence and the forced recruitment of children into armed conflict on a large scale. Canada is pleased that the Council remains actively seized of the need for strategic action, and we believe that progress is being made. A clearer agenda for the protection of civilians is emerging, with increasing political engagement evident in the adoption of four new Security Council resolutions over the past year on the protection of civilians; women, peace and security; and children and armed conflict.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like, Madam President, to thank you and the Nigerian delegation for convening today's meeting on this important theme. I would also like to thank both Under-Secretary-General Holmes and the High Commissioner for Human Rights 10-43968 for their presentations this morning, and to join others in praising John Holmes for his deep commitment and very effective work in protecting civilians. Since the last open debate (see S/PV.6216) on this subject less than eight months ago, unfortunately there has been no shortage of civilians in need of protection. Long-standing crises in Somalia, the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Afghanistan - as we have just heard - have been joined by new crises in Yemen and Kyrgyzstan.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The coming months, during which the Kabul Conference and the parliamentary elections will take place, will be crucial for achieving measurable success by the Afghan Government and the international community. It is essential at this critical juncture for Afghans, the Afghan Government and the international community to continue to work together intensively to rebuild a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“The regional dimension of the situation in Afghanistan requires momentum and attention from Afghanistan's neighbours, the countries of the region, the broader international community and the United Nations, in particular in terms of the implementation of durable solutions for Afghan refugees and internally displaced persons. Recent efforts to increase regional cooperation in Kabul are encouraging. Canada continues to support regional cooperation through confidence-building initiatives such as the Dubai process, which is delivering tangible progress on Afghan and Pakistani shared border management issues, and the G8 Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Region Prosperity Initiative, which aims to improve regional connectivity and dialogue.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“We recognize that improving the quality of the police force is perhaps as important as its size. (spoke in French) Canada recognizes the continued role played by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in coordinating humanitarian assistance. Canada applauds the efforts made to date by the United Nations and non-governmental organizations to update contingency plans to respond rapidly and effectively to conflict-affected and displaced persons. We urge that lessons learned be applied in Kandahar, especially in view of the impending military operations.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“An increase in the capability of the Afghan National Security Forces - well coordinated with the Afghan Ministries of Defence and Interior - is essential in that regard. The anticipated joint Afghan-International Security Assistance Force transition plan to be presented at the Kabul Conference should garner functional capabilities, resources and regional conditions to enable the Afghan National Security Forces to ensure and maintain peace and stability. Canada supports efforts to reform and build the capacity of the Interior Ministry and, more specifically, the separation of the Minister's political functions from operational police command. Canada also welcomes the development of the National Police Strategy and Plan and continues to encourage the finalization of those documents. The progress made on police recruitment is also welcome.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Key to stability in Afghanistan is Afghan-led reconciliation and reintegration that reaches out to those who renounce violence, respect the Afghan Constitution and have no links with Al-Qaida or other terrorist organizations. In that context, the recent Peace Jirga was an important milestone. Canada commends Afghan Government efforts to develop a peace and reintegration programme. We urge the Government to ensure that this programme and the work of the peace council are consistent with Afghanistan's international legal obligations, such as the protection of human rights, including the rights of women, victims and ex- combatants. The implementation of a well-coordinated, gradual transition of security responsibilities to Afghan authorities is a key objective to be achieved as soon as conditions on the ground permit.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Canada welcomes the Afghan Government's steps to address some of the international community's core concerns, including a new Independent Electoral Commission Chair, the inclusion of two international commissioners in the Electoral Complaints Commission and the clarification that a minimum level of women's representation in elected office remains guaranteed under the law. Despite these areas of progress, the upcoming elections face continued challenges. The United Nations support for the elections must be sufficiently robust to allow for the resolution of key issues related to the electoral law, while at the same time supporting the technical delivery of the elections.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Given these challenges, Canada supports the United Nations decision to consolidate its offices. However, given the Afghan Government's lack of capacity at the sub-national level, which impacts on its ability to deliver services to Afghans where they live, the United Nations Mission will need to seek ways to enable its continued engagement outside Kabul. In our View, the United Nations should continue to coordinate the international community's political engagement in the context of the upcoming elections.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“The four priorities on which he has chosen to focus - namely, support for the elections, reconciliation and reintegration, regional cooperation and aid coherence - are of critical importance and include areas of interest that were also highlighted by the G8. The United Nations efforts to focus on these priorities are very important. Nonetheless, it will also be necessary not to lose sight of other crucial areas such as humanitarian assistance and sustained support to security transition efforts. Canada recognizes UNAMA's need to restructure in order to ensure that its important work in Afghanistan continues with minimal disruption, considering the ongoing challenges such as security threats against its staff, high vacancy rates and operational difficulties in some areas.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“The upcoming Afghan-led international conference, the first of its kind in Kabul, will be an important opportunity for the Afghan Government to engage Afghans in the future of their country. At the Group of Eight (G8) Summit held on 25 and 26 June in Canada, leaders outlined their interest in seeing the Government of Afghanistan deliver detailed plans and show tangible progress in implementing the commitments made at the London Conference. The Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Staffan de Mistura, is giving strong and skilful leadership to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Canada thanks the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2010/318) and welcomes his assessment of the situation in Afghanistan. At the outset, I would like to join others in expressing our deep condolences for the death of the United Nations staff member killed yesterday. The security situation indeed remains very challenging. However, it is encouraging to see progress in such areas as electoral reform and reintegration. Canada also welcomes the recent Security Council mission to Afghanistan under Turkey's leadership. It is, in our view, very important to maintain the Council's focus on Afghanistan and for Council members to be able to meet with key interlocutors in Kabul and elsewhere in the country.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Within this paradigm, Canada has supported the work of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and, of course, the International Criminal Court. We also continue to invest in national justice and rule of law capacity- building in countries emerging from crisis. While great strides have been made toward the rule of law at the international level, there remain areas in need of further progress. In conclusion, Member States must be encouraged to comply with their international obligations, adhere to international treaties and incorporate international norms and standards into their domestic systems.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The International Criminal Court is a crucial part of the international criminal justice system, but it is also a court of last resort. Where such crimes have occurred, States must ensure accountability through effective and genuine investigations and prosecutions at the national level. In this respect, Canada recognizes that strengthening domestic capacity to investigate and prosecute these crimes is essential to closing the impunity gap. The Council can play an important supporting role in this respect through, among other measures, its resolutions that call for United Nations peace operations to help build the rule of law. (spoke in French) Canada's continuing support for international criminal justice is based on our commitment to the rule of law and the principle that those who commit crimes must be held accountable.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It can do this in several ways, including by better using its own field missions to monitor respect for international humanitarian law, by calling for better analysis in country reports provided to the Council, by encouraging fact-finding missions and by drawing on the range of tools at its disposal - such as prosecutions and targeted sanctions - when international humanitarian law is flouted. The Council also has a role to play in encouraging States to take steps to hold accountable those who would violate international human rights and humanitarian law and in ensuring that they are brought to justice. It is the duty of every State to exercise its criminal jurisdiction over those responsible for serious crimes.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“And yet, despite the existence of multiple international legal instruments pertaining to the protection of civilians and the conduct of armed conflict, including customary law and Security Council resolutions, the past two decades have seen State and 10-4285] non-State actors alike shockingly and deliberately violate these core humanitarian principles. New challenges - whether attacks on aid workers or restrictions on access by civilians to aid - present an important challenge to our collective commitment to ensuring the effective implementation of international humanitarian law. Indeed, I would argue that the Security Council has a critical role to play in calling for adherence to international humanitarian law.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to congratulate and thank the delegation of Mexico for convening this important debate. I would like to focus on international humanitarian law and international criminal justice. Canada has actively engaged with the international community to prevent crises, promote human rights and the rule of law, and respond to humanitarian emergencies. This reflects our values and responds directly to Canada's desire to promote peace, security, prosperity and well-being around the world. In this regard, we remain committed to encouraging respect for and implementation of international humanitarian law as agreed to in the Geneva Conventions.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In conclusion, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti is one of the most important reflections of the collective commitment of the international community to Haiti's reconstruction. It is for this reason that Canada has increased its total commitment of police officers to MINUSTAH from 100 to 150. We are confident that the gains we saw in Haiti before the earthquake have not all been lost and that Haiti is capable of building back better with the help of the international community.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We are collectively committed to building the long-term institutional capacity of Haiti, not simply the maintenance of short- term public order. Again, in this way we are well served by a strong mandate and a dedicated community of partners. Canada supports the request for more resources, including additional police, to strengthen the Mission's work in Haiti. In this context, Canada would also like to stress the need to regularly assess the composition of surge resources to ensure that they remain appropriate to evolving circumstances on the ground. We look forward to the Secretary-General's follow-up reports on the progress achieved during the surge period.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Important work has been done in supporting Haitian institutions and the progress achieved thus far need not be lost. Also, while acknowledging the need to assist the Government of Haiti in restoring, sustaining and decentralizing service delivery, the international community must also recognize the continuing importance of aligning its support with the priorities of the Haitian Government. As social and political stability are restored, Haitian institutions will gradually reassert their ability to carry out their mandates. In the interim, the onus is on MINUSTAH and other partners to engage constructively and preserve the authority of the host Government. We must work to keep our activities aligned with Haitian priorities with a view to transitioning all governance functions back to Haitian authorities once the immediate need has passed.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“First, Canada recognizes the need for interim support to Haitian institutions and supports enhanced co-location and decentralization programmes. The Secretary-General has also recommended that MINUSTAH use its resources to provide direct logistical support and technical expertise to the Government of Haiti. Given the extent of the difficulties inherent in the loss of a third of the bureaucracy and a significant portion of State infrastructure, a focused and deliberate approach to capacity-building is essential. (spoke in English) Haitian institutions have suffered a serious blow at a crucial phase in their development and require exceptional efforts to maintain their ability to deliver services for Haitians, particularly outside of Port-au- Prince.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“In the immediate aftermath of the 12 January earthquake, the Council authorized in its resolution 1908 (2010) an increase of 2,000 troops and 1,500 police officers to support urgent recovery, reconstruction and stability efforts. The Secretary- General has now recommended an expanded surge effort to support ongoing relief efforts, prevent the deterioration of public order and reinforce the authority of the Government of Haiti. Canada considers the integrated approach proposed by the Secretary-General to be an appropriate framework for the conduct of the Mission over the next 18 to 24 months. As the Council considers the Secretary-General's proposals, Canada would like to highlight two particularly important elements.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“As the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs stated at the 31 March conference, our vision for Haiti is that of a country built on solid foundations of security, sovereignty, the rule of law, economic prosperity, equality, inclusion and social well-being. With the completion of the post-disaster needs assessment, the donors' conference and the release of the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/200), we believe it is time to reiterate our support for the work of MINUSTAH. Canada welcomes this opportunity to examine how to best strengthen the Mission's role in support of the Government of Haiti in achieving this common vision.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“The events of 12 January took a heavy toll on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Still, the Mission has carried on, contributing invaluably to the relief effort and working with the Government of Haiti and the international community to mitigate the effects of the disaster on Haiti's people. For that reason, Canada commends MINUSTAH's efforts and encourages it to continue to work for the Haitian population alongside the Government. Given the new reality in Haiti, Canada believes that MINUSTAH will continue to play a crucial role as we work collectively to put Haiti back on track towards long-term prosperity.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Mr. McNee (Canada) (spoke in French): At the outset, I thank you, Sir, for having organized this important meeting. I especially wish to thank Mr. J ean- Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of Haiti, for his presence here today. I also acknowledge the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Edmond Mulet, and thank him for having agreed once again to represent the United Nations in Haiti in very difficult and challenging circumstances. Haiti was a top priority of Canada's foreign and security policy even before the catastrophic earthquake. Canada is the second-largest donor of development assistance to Haiti and the largest per capita donor. Our humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake were Canada's greatest ever in response to a natural disaster.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“The Commission also works to ensure that the efforts of the many actors involved in peacebuilding are better coordinated, including with respect to the mandate of United Nations missions. The holding of regular briefings is a good start, but closer and more substantive interaction between the Council and the Commission is needed. Canada would therefore recommend that the Security Council cooperate systematically with the Peacebuilding Commission earlier in the post-conflict period. In conclusion, I would like to thank you again for having convened this meeting, Sir. Reform of the Security Council's working methods is an ongoing process to which all Member States must continue to contribute. However, it is also an area in which early action is possible in order to achieve tangible results to the benefit of Member States.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“A more predictable consultation mechanism would also improve the participation of troop-contributing countries and the quality of their input, thereby increasing the information available to the Council for its deliberations. (spoke in French) While presidential note S/2006/507 was an important step forward, it is also worth noting that the United Nations has changed over the past four years. As a result, there are other areas in which improvements could be made to Council working methods beyond those outlined in the presidential note. One of the most important developments of recent years is the evolution of the Peacebuilding Commission, which has a unique role to play in 3 assessing, prioritizing, and mobilizing support for key peacebuilding challenges that fall outside the core competencies of a peacekeeping operation.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In the past year, there has been a noticeable improvement in the quality of the consultations with troop-contributing countries. The most effective change has been an improvement in the scheduling of consultations so that they occur before the decision on a peacekeeping mission's mandate has already been taken. This allows the Council to benefit from the significant experience of the troop- contributing countries and also ensures that there is broad support for Council decisions. However, these improved consultations still seem to be carried out in a rather ad hoc manner. Canada would urge the Council to systematize this practice so that the input of troop contributors can be heard before the discussions on all peacekeeping mandates.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Canada would also urge the Council to increase the transparency of its deliberations. While Canada acknowledges that private meetings of the Council are sometimes necessary, there is also a need to keep the wider membership informed about the Council's deliberations. In practical terms, this means that the Council should hold as many meetings as possible in public format. When there is a need to hold closed consultations, the members of the Council should provide systematic briefings to other interested Member States. One area in which the Council has recently made some progress is in consultations with troop- contributing countries, and I would like to thank the delegation of Japan for its efforts in this regard as Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“While it is clear that each Council member must act in accordance with its national responsibilities, the wider membership has a legitimate interest in knowing how these decisions are made and in contributing to them as appropriate. One practical suggestion for improving the contribution of non-members of the Council is to resume the holding of orientation debates before discussions are scheduled on specific items on the Council's agenda. In recent years, most of the open debates of the Council have been on thematic issues. Canada would urge the Council to return to the practice of having orientation debates on country-specific agenda items, as well as on thematic issues. That 10-32436 would allow non-members of the Council to have input into these discussions before decisions are made.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Canada believes that full implementation of the measures contained in presidential note S/2006/507 would go a long way towards creating a Security Council that is more transparent, efficient and accountable. It is for this reason that Canada requested a comprehensive review of the presidential note during the open debate two years ago. It is our sincere hope that the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions can undertake such a review and present its findings to the Council before the end of the year. For the vast majority of Member States, membership of the Security Council is a rare occurrence, yet the decisions of the Security Council affect all Member States greatly.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Given the heavy responsibility entrusted to the Council, there is a need to ensure that it is accountable, inclusive and transparent in its decision-making. The presidential note contained in document S/2006/507 outlines a number of important areas where the Council could improve its working methods to make them more transparent and more efficient. In the past four years, there has been some progress in implementing those measures. However, this implementation has not been consistent, and even those measures that have been implemented seem to rely disproportionately on the individual efforts of the Council President or elected members of the Council.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Canada welcomes this opportunity to address the Security Council on this important issue. At the outset, my delegation would like to commend Japan for its long-standing commitment and very practical contributions to the discussion of how to improve the working methods of the Council. The working methods of the Council are of interest to Council members and non-members alike. 10-32436 Canada believes that there is a need for a continuing dialogue on this issue. Canada would therefore support the idea of regular annual or biannual open debates on this subject. The Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and the authority to make decisions that are binding on all Member States.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“By drawing on local, regional and international expertise, the international community also can and should do a better job mobilizing the civilian expertise necessary to support national authorities, including through enhanced South-South cooperation. Canada awaits with interest the completion of the Secretariat's study on civilian capacity within the United Nations system. As a country strongly committed to peacebuilding, Canada is contributing to progress in each of these areas and will continue to do so in the future.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Enhanced coordination among security, humanitarian and development actors is also essential, including between the United Nations and the World Bank, as well as with respect to the promising work of the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on principles and modalities for engagement in post-conflict States. Fully implementing the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report on peacebuilding (S/2009/304) is one key component in achieving these objectives. Finally, peacebuilding must above all strengthen national ownership. The international community should work to establish capacity for effective governance and align support behind national priorities as quickly as possible.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In Timor-Leste, as elsewhere, the international community also learned a vital lesson. Successful peacebuilding requires sustained commitment. (spoke in French) Much remains to be done but several overarching principles are emerging. It is clear that peacebuilding should start as early as possible, that it is complementary to peacekeeping, and that it requires considerable resources and sustained commitment. The Security Council should continue to ensure that the core risks of relapse into conflict in a given context are identified and addressed in a targeted manner, including through closer cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission. Similarly, international support must be more comprehensive, better integrated and more sensitive to local context.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“A large unemployed youth population represents a latent risk of instability. While a longer-term solution depends on economic growth and private sector investment, immediate action is needed to ensure that the youth contribute to peace consolidation instead of being used by political or criminal actors for violent purposes. Canada has also provided support to peacebuilding in Timor-Leste. From 2006 until early this year, Canada contributed police experts to the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste through the Canadian Police Arrangement, helping to increase stability and further professionalize the national police force. Since 2008, Timor-Leste has also been a member of Canada's Military Training and Cooperation Programme, which provides capacity- building through military and language training.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The international community has aligned its efforts with the priorities outlined in the Agenda for Change and Sierra Leone's own national strategy for peace consolidation and economic development. In that context, the United Nations family has also united its various mandates and resources under a common strategy, the United Nations Joint Vision for Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone configuration of the PBC has not only endorsed that approach, but also actively oriented its work according to national priorities. Such steps have emphasized national leadership, reduced duplication, eliminated unnecessary administrative burdens and strengthened coordination. Finally, it is worth noting that the outstanding peacebuilding issues in Sierra Leone are representative of challenges elsewhere.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Secondly, Sierra Leone's success has been accomplished with steady international support. Strong international military commitment, including a sizeable United Nations peacekeeping force, helped stabilize the country and end the civil war. Considerable budget support and a comprehensive security sector reform programme in the years immediately following the conflict laid solid foundations for further progress. Since 2007, the Peacebuilding Commission has also worked to ensure that Sierra Leone has the international attention and political support needed to complete the peacebuilding process. Thirdly, the approach to peacebuilding in Sierra Leone is a model worth replicating.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“While the context of each post- conflict country differs, in our view the underlying principles behind that approach are an important step forward and should be applied more widely. Canada is also honoured to chair the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). As a success story for multilateral peacebuilding, Sierra Leone's experience highlights several important factors. First, strong national leadership has enabled political reconciliation and set the stage for several rounds of successful elections, thereby cementing democratic governance and rebuilding trust. Similarly, efforts to combat corruption, decentralize Government and provide essential services are helping to provide Sierra Leoneans with a tangible peace dividend.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In Afghanistan, Canada's approach marshals civilian and military contributions behind a single comprehensive strategy that aligns Canadian support with the priorities of the Government of Afghanistan. As a result, Canada has focused on six mutually reinforcing priorities: enabling the Afghan National Security Forces to sustain a more secure environment; strengthening Afghan capacity to deliver basic services; providing humanitarian aid; facilitating cross- border dialogue with Pakistan; enhancing capacity for democratic governance; and, finally, facilitating Afghan-led political reconciliation. In addition, Canada strongly supports the international community's renewed commitment to supporting the transition to full Afghan leadership of security issues, as agreed during the London Conference in January.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Mr. President, and Japan for organizing this timely and important debate. Peacebuilding is rightly emerging as one of the central challenges facing the United Nations. Conflicts can erode State capacity, unravel the fabric of society and hinder economic development. They also undermine regional stability and create ungoverned spaces within which armed groups and organized crime can flourish. Far too frequently, countries emerge from violence only to return to conflict within a short period and at tremendous cost. As the Security Council considers this question, it is important to analyse the record so far. In that respect, there is much to be learned from the international engagement in Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and Timor-Leste. Canada has supported peace consolidation in all three countries.”
2010-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6299Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The international community must ensure that this remains the case. It would be a great shame if complacency at these later stages of peace consolidation undermined the considerable progress made to date. For this reason the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission remains fully committed to supporting Sierra Leone as it moves towards long-term sustainable development.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“Financial contributions to the United Nations multi-donor trust fund in support of the Agenda for Change and the United Nations joint vision for Sierra Leone would enable much-needed peacebuilding efforts to take place. That funding would also directly reinforce the excellent and innovative work carried out by Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone and the entire United Nations family. The integrated approach adopted by the United Nations in Sierra Leone deserves the international community's strongest support. It is a successful model of how national and international actors, including the Security Council and Peacebuilding Commission, can work together to build sustainable peace after even the most devastating conflict.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source