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“The second is rebuilding the legitimacy of the State by ensuring the democratic accountability of political leaders to their citizens. The third challenge is to bring about social reconciliation through proactive efforts to heal the wounds left by conflict. Fourthly, rapid economic revitalization must provide jobs and a future to weary populations and ex-combatants. The final and perhaps most important component is visionary political leadership that puts the interests of the country and its people above all else. Given this context, the report's critical contribution is to emphasize cooperation, coordination and coherence. International actors must pursue common priorities based on an agreed assessment of the situation and a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In this regard, it is significant that this debate comes after the recent publication of the Secretary-General's report on conflict mediation (S/2009/189) and during ongoing discussions about the future of United Nations peacekeeping. The benefits of investing in peacebuilding are increasingly clear, and Sierra Leone is an excellent example of the real progress that is possible when the international community works in unison to support strong national leadership. Peacebuilding is a complex, multifaceted task. While the focus of peacebuilding will vary from case to case and across time, the key pillars remain the same. The first is restoring the capacity of the State to provide public goods to its citizens, including justice and the rule of law, basic social services and an enabling economic environment.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The report is a call to action that points to areas in which the United Nations and the international community have been either unresponsive or disjointed. Over the past decade, the international community has come to recognize that the fragility of States in the immediate aftermath of crisis represents both a central development challenge and a potential threat to global stability. Failure to adequately address the early recovery needs of fragile States threatens to deepen poverty, increases the risk of a relapse into violence, and poses real threats to regional and international stability. At the same time, attention to the early recovery agenda does not and must not occur in a vacuum.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening this important debate. Let me also join others in thanking the Secretary-General for his important report (S/2009/304) and warmly welcome his personal commitment to peacebuilding. I should also like to thank the representatives of the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank for their insightful contributions earlier in the day. 09-41816 Canada has a long history of contributing to United Nations peacekeeping and peacemaking. That underpins Canada's strong commitment to peacebuilding, which is also reflected in Canada's chairing the country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission on Sierra Leone. In that vein, we welcome the Secretary-General's report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict as an important step forward for peacebuilding at the United Nations.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“But with sustained and serious effort by the Secretariat, the Council, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the membership as a whole, Canada believes it is possible to renew and indeed strengthen the ability of the United Nations to meet contemporary challenges to peace and security. Canada stands ready to support this effort.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“The final challenge is resourcing. Ensuring appropriate human, financial and material resources and recognizing the growing role of regional organizations and arrangements in implementing mandates are vital to the continued success of United Nations missions. Reforms inspired by the Brahimi report have helped, but the process has stalled. The Department of Field Support strategic support plan offers innovative first steps in logistics, procurement and human resources that Canada views as necessary for today's operations. In conclusion, there are clearly no easy answers.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“However, peacekeeping missions have often been called upon to do exactly that. As we look at the future of United Nations missions, it is essential that greater attention be paid to the political dimensions: peacemaking, conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Accomplishing this will mean integrating the New Horizon initiative with the recently released reports of the Secretary-General on mediation and on early recovery, recognizing the critical relationship between peacebuilding and peacekeeping and enhancing cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. But, above all, a renewed commitment by the Council to sustain its political engagement in countries on its agenda would assist in ensuring that fragile political settlements are not derailed by local or regional disputes.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In the most difficult environments, such as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Darfur, the effectiveness and credibility of United Nations operations are limited by a mismatch between mandates and resources. Alleviating this gap requires a means of sustaining support among the Council, troop- and police- contributors, the Secretariat and the host Government. It also requires improved capacity for strategic planning and designing mandates and revisiting the Brahimi panel's recommendation on a two-phase approach to mandate making, in order to design implementable mandates, including robust tasks such as the protection of civilians. The second challenge lies in the political dimension. It is often said that peacekeeping cannot substitute for effective peacemaking.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Over the course of the fall and winter, Canada will host a series of follow- up events designed to dig deeper into issues of strategic significance to the future of United Nations peacekeeping - specifically, on mandates and modalities, on the political dimension and on resources. We believe these three baskets of issues are at the heart of any effort to update and renew broad- based support for United Nations actions. Canada very much supports the non-paper's comprehensive coverage of this terrain, with a view to enhancing credibility, capacity and cohesion. Let me just say a few words about these three strategic challenges from a Canadian perspective. First, on mandates and modalities, we all know that the Security Council is deploying missions in response to a wider, more complex array of challenges than at any point in its history.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“In this context, an intensive, inclusive consultation process with Member States and partner organizations is necessary. Canada welcomes a dialogue aimed at reaching a common understanding of the critical aspects of peacekeeping, as outlined in the summary paper presented today. As members of the Council know, Canada recently launched an informal thematic series with the aim of bringing together all the major actors in peacekeeping to discuss the main challenges that are at the heart of the New Horizon project. Our aim is to complement the other important work now under way- by Japan, as Chair of the Security Council Working Group, by the United Kingdom and France and, of course, by the Secretariat.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“The core logic of Lakhdar Brahimi and his colleagues still obtains: United Nations missions are no substitute for resolute effort by the international community to seek and safeguard peace. Yet the Brahimi principles have to be complemented by concrete actions aimed at renewing the strategic partnership among core peacekeeping partners: namely, those who decide - that is, the Council; those who pay - the financial contributors; those who do - the troop- and police-contributors; and the Secretariat and regional organizations. And the wider support of the membership of the General Assembly is important as well. Indeed, much remains to be done. The present renewed attention to peacekeeping is, in part, a reflection of how much the circumstances of United Nations peace operations have changed since 1999.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the Mission of Turkey for organizing this important and timely debate. I would also like to thank Under-Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra for their presentations today, and for the considered thought and analysis they have given to the challenges facing peacekeeping and how to meet those challenges. For a decade or more, thoughtful observers have lamented the strains on United Nations peacekeeping and proposed solutions, modest or grand. Much of the relevant machinery has been overhauled; significant progress has been made. The time since the Brahimi report (S/2000/809) has not been wasted, and most important, the changes have helped the United Nations to save lives.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We have sought thereby to ensure that the Council and its mandated missions will never be at a loss for strategies to deal with the most serious situations in which civilians are at risk. In terms of the future, we have undertaken new initiatives to respond to emerging problems. Canada urges the Council to ensure that its actions are appropriate, to remain vigilant in its monitoring, and to exercise the necessary political will to deploy the full range of measures at its disposal to protect civilians.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“(spoke in French) Finally, the Government of Canada is pleased to see a reference to the Montreux Document (S/2008/636, annex) on pertinent international legal obligations and good practices for States related to operations of private military and security companies during armed conflict. Canada is pleased to have participated in the debate that led to the adoption of this non-binding document intended to clarify international law as it pertains to private military and security companies. This compendium of good practices is a good guide for Member States, in particular in their relations with private security providers. We ask Member States to support this document and to advocate on its behalf. Over the past 10 years, we have put in place an exceptional framework to guide our collective action.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The third issue remains front and centre, and that is the issue of accountability. Despite the existence of numerous provisions under international law, attacks against civilians, including humanitarian workers, often continue unabated. Such attacks must be seen as the crimes that they are. Accountability is critical. National authorities are responsible for exercising jurisdiction over those responsible for committing such crimes. When there is an unwillingness or inability to do so, the Council and the broader United Nations membership have a role to play in ensuring that those who commit serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law are brought to justice.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In its response, the Council must be willing consistently to draw upon key tools at its disposal, including deploying fact-finding missions, good offices, special envoys, monitoring missions and preventive deployments when civilians are at risk, and support for humanitarian and human rights agencies to promote compliance with international law. In addition, the Council must monitor its own resolutions and provide back-up to missions as necessary. The Secretariat also has a role. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, field visits by the Security Council Expert Group on the Protection of Civilians, perhaps in conjunction with the Working Group of the Security Council on Children and Armed Conflict, could provide the Council with key information about humanitarian and protection needs and the conduct of the mandate.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The question of access cuts to the heart of our ability to assist populations at risk, yet access is too often hindered or denied outright. Full, safe and unhindered access to populations in need must be provided. We welcome OCHA's efforts to monitor access constraints more effectively and report to the Council on this issue. Timely, credible information and analysis on access challenges are crucial in the development of effective responses. However, when issues such as access are brought to the Council's attention, follow-up is vital.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My delegation also looks forward to the upcoming OCHA/DPKO lessons-learned study based on 10 years of implementing protection of civilians mandates in peacekeeping operations. The potential significance of this study should not be underestimated. Canada urges the Council to consider this study seriously and to act on its key recommendations. It is also important to prevent gaps in coordination between peacekeeping operations and civilian agencies, which have a critical role to play in protecting civilians. Effective coordination between peace and security, development and humanitarian actors remains key to ensuring that gaps are addressed and protection needs are met. Secondly, Canada welcomes the Secretary- General's focus on humanitarian action.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The conference resulted in an inventory of good practices for peacekeepers to use in protecting civilians from sexual violence. We also need to work together to assign appropriate accountabilities in order to ensure that mandated tasks are implemented. Canada applauds the commitment of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to more effectively operationalize the protection of civilians within peacekeeping mandates. We welcome the recent DPKO high-level seminar on robust peacekeeping, and we recognize the work of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, which included a reference to the protection of civilians in its 2009 report.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“First, 10 years of experience tells us that the language on the protection of civilians in Security Council resolutions does not automatically translate into clear mandates and operations on the ground. T0 bridge this gap, Council language must be translated into practical, field-based guidance for military and civilian actors, including civilian police, as John Holmes proposed in his briefing earlier. Those entrusted with protection must have the knowledge and training required to effectively fulfil this role, with particular sensitivity to vulnerable groups, such as women and children. Canada was pleased to recently co-sponsor a conference at Wilton Park, in the United Kingdom, to examine the role for military peacekeepers in addressing sexual violence.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In Afghanistan, indiscriminate acts of violence remind us why the support for the international Mission and the Afghan people is so important. Sharp increases in the numbers of displaced persons in Pakistan underscores that the international community's collective support for international humanitarian action is a critical component of protection efforts. Canada welcomes the Secretary-General's most recent report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2009/277). It outlines key challenges and offers a practical road map for Council attention and action. This afternoon I would like to focus on three key elements in the report: the need for practical efforts, access and accountability.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Since the last open debate on this issue, in January, a number of situations have demonstrated that critical gaps remain between words and actions. In the Sudan, the expulsion in March of 13 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from the northern parts of the country, including Darfur, and the closure of three national NGOs have forced the scaling back of assistance and weakened humanitarian response capacity. In the meantime, peacekeepers are unable to fulfil their protection mandate. In Sri Lanka, the intensification of fighting during the final months of the conflict led to significant numbers of civilian casualties. Hundreds of thousands of civilians were trapped in a shrinking area without shelter or basic services, under repeated shelling and used as human shields.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Turkey for convening this important debate. Under-Secretary- General Holmes gave us a particularly cogent briefing at the outset, for which Canada is very appreciative. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the first groundbreaking thematic resolution on the protection of civilians. Resolution 1265 (1999) and its sister resolution 1296 (2000) articulated clearly and specifically the linkage between the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict and the Council's responsibilities for the maintenance of international peace and security. Collectively, the international community has built a solid international legal and normative framework. But the question remains: has that led to positive results for civilian populations?”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I am confident that the effective implementation of the United Nations Joint Vision, under the leadership of the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, will make a real difference in the lives of Sierra Leoneans and in consolidating the country's hard-won peace. Peace consolidation in Sierra Leone continues to require collective and timely action. Both the high- level special session of the Commission on 10 June and the Consultative Group meeting to be held in November offer important opportunities for international partners to redouble their commitment to Sierra Leone. I am confident, given the leadership of the Government and the sustained support of the international community - including that of the Security Council - that it will be possible to address the remaining challenges to peace.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“At the special session this week, the Commission will call on all Member States and international partners to recognize the Agenda for Change as Sierra Leone's core national strategy and to align their support accordingly. The special session will also provide an opportunity to highlight the work of the United Nations family in Sierra Leone and to mobilize support for the United Nations Joint Vision. In our View, the Joint Vision represents an important innovation in the United Nations approach to peacebuilding and provides a solid basis for the Organization to achieve its integrated peacebuilding mandate in the country. The Peacebuilding Commission will also support resource mobilization for the Joint Vision by launching a multi- donor trust fund at the special session this week.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“In addition to maintaining momentum and political support for the joint communique, the Peacebuilding Commission's special session will garner support for the Government's Agenda for Change, which was launched by President Koroma in May. The Agenda for Change is a robust national framework for growth, economic development and the consolidation of peace. It outlines a clear strategy for national action and international support. As such, the Peacebuilding Commission's future engagement with Sierra Leone will be aligned with the peacebuilding elements of the Agenda for Change. The Commission will also continue to advocate for greater subregional cooperation, including the strengthening of subregional institutions and the promotion of gender equality and human rights.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“In a statement welcoming the joint communique on 6 April, the Peacebuilding Commission encouraged both political parties to maintain the spirit of reconciliation that prevailed during the bi-party dialogue and called on all stakeholders to ensure timely and effective follow-up to the joint communique. It is also critical that the United Nations and other actors continue to provide resources for the implementation of the joint communique. In this context, I would like to highlight the catalytic role played by the Peacebuilding Fund, which has provided timely financial support for the follow-up to the March events.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“The joint communique signed by the two leading political parties on 2 April provides a comprehensive basis for improving inter-party dialogue, strengthening democratic governance and reforming key national institutions. Not only is the joint communique a significant achievement for Sierra Leone, but it could also serve as a helpful blueprint for countries in similar circumstances. The joint communique unequivocally demonstrates that political differences within democratic systems can and should be resolved peacefully. Adherence to the agreements in the communique will require not only the political will of both parties, but also sustained support from the international community.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“Continued international support for building the capacity of State institutions will also be critical if Sierra Leone is to meet these challenges and chart a path towards peace and economic prosperity. The Government of Sierra Leone is well aware of these challenges and its own primary responsibility for addressing them. The events of March, which represent the worst cases of politically motivated violence since the end of the civil war, were followed, as Mr. Von der Schulenburg has just explained, by commendable and timely action on the part of the President of Sierra Leone and senior leaders of both main political parties. International partners, and in particular UNIPSIL, also played a key role by supporting the Government's efforts to restore law and order and facilitating a successful outcome to the bi-party dialogue.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“The visits outside the capital provided a useful opportunity to highlight the importance of subregional cooperation and to explore the challenges facing rural Sierra Leone. The visit confirmed that the Government of Sierra Leone, with the support of the United Nations and other partners, has made commendable progress towards consolidating peace and democratic governance. However, as demonstrated by events in March, Sierra Leone's impressive democratic gains remain fragile and could still be easily reversed. High levels of youth unemployment, widespread corruption and the growing threat of illicit drug trafficking all raise the risk of relapse into conflict. More work is needed to consolidate reforms in the justice and security sectors, especially with respect to strengthening the capacity and the performance of the Sierra Leone police.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“That event will also mark a new phase in the engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission with Sierra Leone and will align its work with the peacebuilding elements of the Government's Agenda for Change. In preparation for the special session, and in order to assess at first hand Sierra Leone's peacebuilding challenges, I undertook a visit to the country on 20 to 24 April. During that visit, I held meetings with Sierra Leone's leadership, including the President, the Foreign Minister and other ministers, members of the opposition parties, the diplomatic community, civil society and the United Nations family. In addition to extensive meetings in Freetown, the mission also visited Makeni in the North and, with the Foreign Minister, inaugurated a border post between Sierra Leone and Liberia.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“The engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission with Sierra Leone has centred on three primary objectives: first, focusing attention on the political and security developments in the country; secondly, broadening the donor base and enhancing the coherence of international support to Sierra Leone; and thirdly, supporting new or improving existing activities in peacebuilding priority areas. The Peacebuilding Commission has received strong support for these 5 efforts from the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) under the leadership of the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General. The Commission's advocacy and resource mobilization efforts will culminate in a high-level special session to take place in New York on 10 June.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“Mr. McNee: I welcome this opportunity to participate in today's meeting in my capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific configuration on Sierra Leone. I think that regular exchanges of views between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission foster greater synergies in the work of both bodies. At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General on his insightful briefing today and his very effective leadership of the United Nations peacebuilding mission. I would like to focus on several key developments in Sierra Leone and, in particular, highlight the findings of my recent visit to the country and the preparations for the Peacebuilding Commission's high-level special session on Sierra Leone.”
2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source
“It should provide for a monitoring and reporting mechanism triggered by the recruitment and use of children, rape and other grave sexual violence, intentional killing and maiming of children, abductions, attacks on schools and hospitals and the denial of humanitarian access to children by parties to armed conflict. Canada urges the Council to take concrete actions to make this happen.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source
“In this regard, let me take this opportunity to register once again Canada's strong view that the existing monitoring and reporting mechanism should be triggered by all six grave violations against children outlined in resolution 1612 (2005). We must continue to uphold the rights of children in situations of armed conflict and to strengthen and expand them. Violations of resolution 1612 (2005) continue, including a disturbing increase in rape and other sexual violations against both girls and boys. We have an opportunity before us to fill an important gap in the child protection framework, including through negotiation of a new resolution.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source
“The actionable conclusions and guidance issued by the Working Group have demonstrated the Council's commitment to prevent crimes against children in situations of conflict and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable under national and international law. We hope that in the coming months the Working Group will be able to travel to the field for concrete exposure that would better inform its work. Thanks to the hard work of these individuals and organizations, there is a much greater awareness of the terrible plight of these children. There remains, however, an environment of impunity for those who persist in committing the most serious crimes against children in situations of armed conflict, which has been highlighted by the Special Representative and the Secretary-General.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source
“The monitoring and reporting mechanism has now been implemented or put in place in all the situations listed in the annexes to the Secretary- General's 2007 report (S/2007/757). This is in itself a significant achievement. We hope to see further advancement of the monitoring and reporting mechanism, engaging with youth and strengthening the mechanism for the security of these children, to improve the protection provided. Canada would like to commend the work of the Security Council Working Group created by resolution 1612 (2005). We would also like to acknowledge the strong support provided by the Secretariat to the Working Group.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source
“Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, for her commitment, her vigorous advocacy and for the wealth of reporting by her office. (spoke in English) Canada strongly supports Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and the implementation of an effective monitoring and reporting mechanism for violations against children. We would like to recognize the tremendous work of UNICEF and the non-governmental organization and civil society actors who contribute to the 1612 monitoring and reporting mechanism. The impact of resolution 1612 (2005) is real and measurable, as demonstrated by the release of children from the ranks of armed groups around the world.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source
“Too often today, we see the devastating effects that armed conflict has on children, including the profound repercussions on their living conditions. Sri Lanka, Somalia, the Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo illustrate this tragedy. Children are injured, killed and displaced and become victims of sexual and gender-based violence. They are directly or indirectly recruited as soldiers. To that we add separation from their families and the impossibility of pursuing their education. Sadly, this list is not exhaustive. Canada commends the Security Council for its innovative initiatives in building a framework for protecting children in situations of armed conflict. We applaud the work of the Secretary-General and his team. In particular, I would like to thank Ms.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source
“Mr. McNee (Canada) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to congratulate the Foreign Minister of Mexico for her statement and congratulate Mexico upon having assumed the chair of the Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We are convinced that Mexico will discharge its duties with the same conviction and efficiency as was shown by the French chair. This debate was introduced today by very useful statements by United Nations representatives and by the eloquent and necessary testimony by Ms. Grace Akallo. Canada welcomes this open debate and the Secretary-General's annual report on children and armed conflict (S/2009/158). This debate provides us another opportunity to bring to the attention of the Council the severity of continued acts of violence against children.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source
“We stress the need to work with a united Haitian people and with national authorities who are politically inclusive and convinced of the need to move forward together democratically towards true political, economic and social development. The damage inflicted by hurricanes last year was indeed a setback, but the progress that has been achieved in other areas gives hope for the future. The international community has no alternative but to remain committed to helping Haiti to move ahead to a better future. That is why, despite the extent of the challenges, Canada remains determined to continue to contribute to Haiti's development.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Moreover, we thank the Secretary-General for commissioning Professor Paul Collier's report, which highlighted objective factors specific to Haiti and provided a boost and needed optimism for the country's economic prospects and for the generation of new jobs. This July, in the light of the results of the Washington, DC, meeting, the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, which Canada has the privilege of chairing, will make recommendations regarding long-term development strategies for Haiti. The Senate elections, also being held in a few days, should help to stabilize Government institutions there. In conclusion, Canada will continue to cooperate with Haiti by fully respecting its Constitution, its culture, its history and its diversity.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We believe that those indicators must be developed further to allow the Haitian Government and the international community properly to measure the impact of their joint stabilization and reconstruction efforts. Resolution 1840 (2008) contains all the elements needed for appropriate follow-up through the next renewals of the Mission's mandate. Haitian leadership and ownership of reforms are crucial ingredients, but this must not delay required reform. Inertia cannot be a response to the complex problems facing Haiti. The donor conference to be held in Washington, DC, in a few days' time is an important step for Haiti and its international partners. It will be a good opportunity to strengthen the coordination of partnerships with the road map that is the national growth and poverty reduction strategy paper.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Eight United Nations interventions over the past two decades should be sufficient proof of that. We think that MINUSTAH must remain in Haiti for as long as it takes to guarantee the security and stability of Haitian institutions. It must continue to be given appropriate resources and an appropriate mandate. MINUSTAH's work must clearly be paired with progress in reforming the Haitian National Police and with reforms made to the judicial and correctional systems. Canada would also like to point out the usefulness of the indicators of progress presented by the Secretary-General last summer, when the future of MINUSTAH was being considered.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“(spoke in English) In a context such as that in Haiti, where everything must be done immediately, certain priorities must be set. Progress has been made in Haiti over the past few years because there was a political consensus among Haitian authorities. Given the multiple challenges that the country is facing, it is essential to maintain that consensus among Haiti's decision-makers in order to work for the common good of the Haitian population. The Special Representative's role is crucial in that regard. We know that the great majority of Haitians want reform in order to develop their country. Only those who profit from instability and insecurity have an interest in maintaining the status quo. But maintaining the status quo would only set the stage for another crisis.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I should also like to highlight the exceptional work done by UNICEF and the World Food Programme in response to the damage caused by the four hurricanes that hit Haiti in August and September 2008. Their intervention, including in partnership with the Canadian frigate St. John's, made it possible to save many human lives. Last summer's hurricanes were a reminder that all the progress made in Haiti remains fragile. Consolidating security requires concerted action in the area of development. On the other hand, truly useful action in the area of development requires unwavering political support. To that end, all United Nations actors in Haiti must support one another. In particular, the Special Representative must provide the added value of his political role to the country team's activities.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That regional solidarity also makes partnerships with the Organization of American States and the Caribbean Community imperative. In addition, Canada promotes an approach that includes the whole island of Hispaniola and recognizes the importance of the Dominican Republic to the Haitian dossier. This is the first open debate of the Security Council on Haiti since March 2006. Much progress has been made over the past three years. We can be proud of what has been accomplished by the Haitians and by the international community. We wish to thank the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for its work to stabilize Haiti and for its role in the re-establishment of security. We also commend the United Nations country team, led by Mr. Joel Boutroue, for its work in the development and coordination of humanitarian aid.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. McNee (Canada) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, and the entire Mexican delegation for having organized this important meeting. I should also like to thank Mr. Hedi Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his briefing today and for the work that he has done in Haiti since he assumed his duties in 2007. Canada attaches great importance to the Haitian dossier. Haiti is the second-largest recipient of Canadian development aid, after Afghanistan. Our total commitment has risen to $555 million for the period 2006-2011. Furthermore, Canada believes that the inter-American nature of the efforts in Haiti is a fundamental aspect of international action in that country.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Permit me to conclude by reaffirming Canada's commitment to the people of Afghanistan and to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“Canada would appreciate greater United Nations leadership on regional coordination issues, as such coordination is essential to the coherence of regional and international efforts. The efforts of the international community are aimed at helping the Afghan Government to assume responsibility for rebuilding the country. Afghans must be able to have confidence in their institutions and their Government. In order to inspire and nourish such hope, the international community's efforts must be swift, effective, ambitious and responsible. Finally, Canada takes this opportunity to commend the hard work and dedication of United Nations personnel and other civilian workers in Afghanistan. Their courage and commitment in the face of dangerous working conditions is a source of inspiration.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source