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lines on the record: 444
first: 2006-07-21
most recent: 2011-04-06
sittings or episodes: 53
sources: un-security-council

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“(spoke in French) Canada is working with the Afghan Government, the United Nations, ISAF and the international community to resolve the many problems still threatening Afghanistan. Most of those problems, including narcotics and the lack of legitimate economic opportunities, can be sustainably addressed only through regional cooperation. We welcome the fact that the international community recognizes the regional dimension of the challenges facing Afghanistan. We urge all regional partners to cooperate on economic and security issues as a top priority. Given the challenges facing Pakistan, mutual efforts by Afghanistan's neighbours are more essential than ever to the stability of the region.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“First and foremost, in cooperation with the Independent Electoral Commission, we must help to ensure that the elections are credible in the eyes of the Afghan people. The Secretary-General has noted some encouraging news in Afghanistan: institutions are being strengthened, and the Afghan National Army is being expanded and is becoming more autonomous. The fight against illegal narcotics is progressing, with the crop of poppies expected to be reduced substantially this year. That is indeed heartening, but the fight against narcotics production must not end with poppy eradication. It is also important to emphasize alternative livelihood programmes to provide increasingly diverse economic opportunities.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“In that respect, we urge increased coordination among the United Nations, ISAF, the Government of Afghanistan and the international community. Full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Afghanistan for neutral and impartial humanitarian actors is critical to ensuring that emergency needs can be met. The Secretary-General has noted that 2009 is a critical year for Afghanistan, with the upcoming elections of particular significance. The international community has a crucial role to play in helping Afghans to conduct those elections. Successful elections will be a result of national and international coordination and cooperation, including international monitoring, as well as voter access and security.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“Canada welcomes the deployment of additional United Nations humanitarian officers to Kabul and hopes that that will soon be followed by a reinforcement of the United Nations humanitarian presence in the provinces, where it is most needed. To maintain credibility with the Afghan people, the United Nations must broaden its reach and ensure the timely and appropriate delivery of humanitarian aid. Expanded civilian-led humanitarian action - notably in aid delivery - is increasingly challenging, given the rise in violent incidents involving civilians and the targeting of civilian aid workers. Advocating for international humanitarian law and the importance of respecting humanitarian space will remain a priority.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“We also look forward to enhanced coordination on the ground to ensure that immediate humanitarian needs are met effectively. UNAMA's mandate is sufficiently robust to address the challenges that Afghanistan faces, and its increased resources will now allow for more action. We look forward to receiving regular reports on the progress that UNAMA is accomplishing in implementing its mandate. The Government of Afghanistan, UNAMA and the international community must now demonstrate results to the people of Afghanistan in order to restore their faith in their own institutions and in their own capacity to build a better future. In order to demonstrate those results, the United Nations must ensure a strong presence throughout Afghanistan. That is particularly important in the area of humanitarian assistance.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“Canada looks forward to positive results stemming from the new integrated approach, which brings the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the Government of Afghanistan and others together in the planning and coordination of security, development and governance initiatives in key districts. Canada stands ready to work closely with UNAMA on that new approach. We are also committed to working with Special Representative Eide to ensure that UNAMA continues to deliver on its mandate, fulfilling its role as adviser, coordinator and leader of the civilian international mission. In that context, we note with appreciation UNAMA's progress over the past year in streamlining coordination structures in Kabul, as well as in creating an aid-effectiveness unit.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“The Secretary-General reminds us of the many challenges ahead, including rising violence and widespread corruption. Those challenges must continue to be met by the Afghan people, the Afghan Government and the international community with determination, unity of purpose and a will to act swiftly. Canada welcomes Special Representative Eide's pledge to strengthen the United Nations presence throughout the country. In our view, that means strengthening existing regional and provincial offices and opening new ones where necessary.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“For its part, Canada has restructured its own efforts - military and civilian - to focus on six priority areas with clear objectives, making our engagement more focused and effective. We view those priorities as key to the progressive transfer of authority to Afghans. In particular, Canada is helping to improve the capabilities of the Afghan national security forces. We are also continuing to rehabilitate the Dahla dam and irrigation system in Kandahar, which will improve the lives of thousands of Kandahari farmers and their families, and we are building and rehabilitating schools. Canada has also facilitated an Afghan- Pakistani dialogue on border security, and we are working with the United Nations to help Afghans to prepare for the presidential and provincial council elections this year.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to speak on this important subject. Canada continues to support the Government and the people of Afghanistan in forging a stable country and a peaceful future. I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his honest and insightful briefing today and for his deep commitment to Afghanistan and the United Nations Mission. Canada also welcomes the Secretary-General's recent report (S/2009/ 135), which offers a frank assessment of the situation. The report outlines some of the progress made, with Afghans and the international community working together to strengthen institutions, fight terrorism, stem narcotics production and improve lives by providing education, health services and agricultural assistance.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“That effort aims at facilitating dialogue 09-21747 outside formal United Nations structures regarding the full range of issues confronting the peacekeeping agenda in the years ahead. We are pleased to invite all Member States to participate in that process of reflection and dialogue. Meanwhile, we continue to be prepared to work with you, Mr. President, the members of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Secretariat to ensure that both current and future challenges receive the requisite attention in United Nations bodies.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“All of us have a stake in the success of the collective security system. As we explore future challenges, it is vital that the voices of all Member States be heard. We must also ensure that the entire membership can participate in the dialogue regarding the difficulties to be overcome and potential solutions to resolve them. In that connection, we would like to emphasize the importance of closer cooperation among the Council, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat. In that regard, I am pleased to announce Canada's intention to launch, in cooperation with the New York University Center on International Cooperation, an informal series of thematic debates on effective peace operations.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“The first challenge is peacekeeping financing and support; second, United Nations partnerships with regional and other organization; third, delivering on the imperative of protecting civilians; fourth, harnessing the preventive capacity of the Council, and fifth, developing the political dimensions of peace operations. (spoke in French) Canada strongly endorses the efforts of France and the United Kingdom to re-assess and further implement the Brahimi principles as a means of better managing the Council's heavy workload. The Council bears special responsibility for peacekeeping operations. It is both timely and appropriate to take a hard look at how the Council mandates, prepares for, plans and monitors peace operations. It is important that the mandate of a United Nations peace operation does not create expectations that cannot be met.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Those underlying issues represent unfinished business from the Brahimi Panel and include the need for clear, credible and achievable mandates, the necessary resources to implement mandates and improved mission leadership and doctrine. Since the Brahimi report, the international community has seen the deepening of some of those challenges and the emergence of others. In Canada's view, five stand out as meriting particular attention. In the interest of time, I shall only list them. The full text of my statement is being circulated.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“As the Under-Secretaries-General made clear today, United Nations peacekeeping is under increasing strain - heavily deployed, heavily mandated and too often under-resourced. At the same time, the global demand for United Nations peace operations continues to rise. The combination of existing overstretch and increasing demand for new or expanded missions represents a fundamental strategic challenge for the United Nations and its Member States. 09-21747 While the underlying causes of the overstretch challenge are complex, they can nonetheless be broken down into a number of constituent parts, many of which were first highlighted by the landmark report of the Brahimi Panel (S/2000/809).”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“As part of this commitment, Canada is proud to support a wide variety of United Nations-mandated peace operations, including supporting Afghanistan, including through extensive civilian and military personnel; the provision of vital equipment to African Union forces in the Sudan and over $285 million in voluntary contributions to the African Union Mission in Sudan and then to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur; the provision of 100 police experts and more than $100 million in support of security, development and stabilization in Haiti this year. In addition to our military and police contributions and our efforts in terms of capacity building, Canada provides support to all areas of United Nations missions' mandates, including through the deployment of Canadian correctional, judicial and development experts.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“I would like to thank the mission of France for organizing this important debate on peacekeeping and for inviting Canada to speak in the light of Canada's role in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. I would also like to thank Under-Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra and Special Representative Annabi for their thoughtful and, indeed, thought-provoking presentations this morning. The fundamental commitment to peace and improving the lives of others remains a cornerstone of Canada's foreign policy.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“For those affected and displaced by conflict, our actions matter far more than our words. Protection of civilians must be a priority. It is no easy task to resolve these issues or translate international legal norms into practical and realistic commitments. Nothing that is valuable in life is ever easy. But it is our collective duty to ensure that civilians everywhere will be afforded the basic human dignity that each individual deserves.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“(spoke in French) The Council and the broader United Nations membership have a role to play in ensuring that those who commit serious violations of international law be brought to justice. Here, the work of the International Criminal Court is critical in fostering accountability. It is also vital that protection issues be translated into clear and achievable operational guidance for military and civilian actors. Those upon whom we entrust protection responsibilities must have the knowledge and training required to effectively fulfil this role. The aide-memoire on the protection of civilians serves as an important framework for defining threats that arise to civilian populations. Practical tools of this type facilitate effective responses to protection challenges. We support efforts to revise this important document.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“We call on all parties to conflicts to respect the neutrality, impartiality and independence of humanitarian workers who undertake critical life-saving work, often at great personal risk. It is important to strengthen the capacity of the international humanitarian system to address protection issues through mechanisms such as the protection cluster. Humanitarian and resident coordinators, as well as United Nations staff, must be confident and steadfast in raising protection concerns with relevant parties to conflict. The deployment of protection experts through the United Nations Protection Standby Capacity Project has become an important and successful element in filling capacity gaps in the field.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“But we must move from commitments by the Council to practical action. This can be done by bolstering the monitoring and reporting mechanisms which will assist in responding to given situations with the right tools in a timely and effective manner. Canada is particularly interested in progress on efforts to report rapidly to the Council when humanitarian access is denied or deliberately hindered. We applaud efforts to bring such instances to the Council's attention more systematically. Humanitarian workers are also increasingly targeted, as we have seen in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sudan and Afghanistan; those are acts that we strongly condemn. Ensuring the safety of humanitarian workers is vital.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“In Afghanistan, over a quarter of a century of conflict has taken a heavy toll on the population and serves as a potent reminder of why our support for the Afghan Government is so important. Needs-based humanitarian action remains a key priority for Canada. Working with international partners, we remain focused on saving lives, alleviating suffering and building self-reliance among the most vulnerable of the Afghan populace. Looking ahead, there is much that the Security Council and all Member States can do. We have at our disposal a sophisticated normative legal framework based on international law and Security Council resolutions that lay out a set of mutually reinforcing commitments on the protection of civilians and responsibilities for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Nonetheless, critical gaps remain between key principles and the daily actions taken to respond to protection challenges - gaps keenly felt by civilians in conflict situations around the world. Civilian populations caught in armed conflict often account for the majority of casualties as indirect victims and, more sobering still, as deliberate targets. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the recent escalation of fighting has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, as well as to a serious increase of sexual and gender-based violence. In Sri Lanka, civilian populations continue to face unending displacement as they move ahead of shifting front lines to avoid crossfires.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to extend my thanks to France for convening this important debate today, and to thank the Under-Secretary-General for his briefing this morning and for all his very dedicated efforts for the protection of civilians. This year's debate looks forward to the upcoming tenth anniversary of landmark achievements in advancing the protection of civilians in the Council stemming from resolution 1265 (1999) - a resolution that was groundbreaking in proposing actions to address both legal and physical protection concerns. Since this issue was first brought onto the Council's agenda, important progress has been made. Canada applauds efforts to ensure that the protection of civilians becomes part of our collective consciousness.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Measures against terrorism consistent with international law, in particular international human rights law and refugee and humanitarian law, are critical to the functioning of democratic institutions and the maintenance of peace and security. Strong protections for human rights, including freedom of association and freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, are integral to successfully countering the threat of terrorism. In conclusion, Canada remains strongly committed to the global fight against terrorism, and encourages the Security Council, as well as other United Nations institutions, to renew its efforts to broaden international consensus on appropriate measures to combat this threat.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Since 2005, Canada has demonstrated its commitment to a global response to terrorism through its Counter-Terrorism Capacity-Building Assistance Programme. Through this programme, Canada provides $13 million annually to address training, equipment, technical, legal and other security assistance and expertise aspects of the response to terrorist activity, in full compliance with the rule of law, including taking account of human rights. (spoke in French) Canada believes that protection of human rights and respect for the rule of law must be at the centre of both international and national counter-terrorism efforts.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Canada is in full compliance with these and other terrorism- related Security Council resolutions. Canada also encourages Member States to ratify and implement effectively the relevant international counter-terrorism conventions and protocols, which form the basis for international efforts in this area. We support continued efforts by Member States to work constructively towards the conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. Canada also welcomed the 2006 adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. This document and its successful review this year Show the ability of Member States to collaborate and achieve consensus on pressing international issues. Following on this agreement, however, Canada strongly urges all Member States to work towards implementation of the Strategy.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Mumbai attacks serve as a reminder that terrorism is an evolving and multifaceted global threat - one which has the potential to affect all Member States. Among those killed in the attacks were nationals of many countries, including Canadians. A terrorist attack on any country is a threat to international peace and stability. The global effects of such attacks underscore the importance of strong international cooperation against terrorism. Multilateral action, in particular through the United Nations, is critical if we are to counter this threat successfully. In particular, Canada strongly encourages all United Nations Member States to work towards implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions against terrorism, including resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005).”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Terrorism is a grave threat to international peace and security. We welcome the opportunity to speak today on this important issue and thank the Croatian delegation, and in particular the President of Croatia, for the idea of organizing this debate, which aims at renewing the Council's commitment to fighting terrorism. At the outset, I would like to express, on behalf of all Canadians, our deepest sympathies and profound condolences to the families of those killed and injured in the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Canada stands with India and the entire international community in condemning these attacks in the strongest possible terms. We call on all States to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“So, too, does Canada recognize the need for greater coordination and support in order for the many regional agreements to achieve greater effectiveness and realize potential synergies. Regular, comprehensive interaction between regional organizations and the Council would be beneficial in that regard. In conclusion, Canada will follow with interest the outcome of today's open debate and appreciates this opportunity to contribute.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We would also note that any decision regarding renewed activity of the Military Staff Committee, after a prolonged period of disuse, would require significant consultation and further study. Canada also supports the importance the concept paper ascribes to Member States' abiding by the treaties to which they are parties, as compliance is a critical element of any legally binding agreement. Increased transparency in military expenditures and arms transfers can also assist in building confidence measures between States and enhancing security. (spoke in French) Finally, Costa Rica's paper highlights the valuable and cost-effective role of regional organizations in promoting international peace and security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Greater involvement and leadership by the Council on disarmament issues would be welcome and could be significant in helping to overcome serious challenges in the existing disarmament machinery. The decade-long deadlock in the Conference on Disarmament and the significant gaps in consensus within the Disarmament Commission and the First Committee - most notably on nuclear issues - speak to the need for the revitalization of our international efforts. That said, leadership by the Council would also need to be accompanied by more constructive engagement by all countries. "A system for the regulation of armaments", as proposed in Article 26, would require buy-in by the world community as a whole.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Canada wishes to thank President Arias and Costa Rica for bringing this important discussion to the Security Council. Canada applauds the initiative of Costa Rica to ensure that the Council exercises all Articles of the Charter at its disposal in the fulfilment of its mandated role in the larger goal of maintaining international peace and security. At a time when existing multilateral disarmament institutions appear unable to move forward on new multilateral arms control and disarmament treaties, Canada would welcome actionable proposals from the Council relating to Article 26, as proposed in Costa Rica's concept paper. A more proactive Security Council role would serve to strengthen our treaty-based multilateral agreements and bodies and help make them more relevant and robust.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, Canada reiterates its strong support for the work of the Security Council on the issue of children and armed conflict. Our expectations are indeed very high, but children deserve nothing less.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“(spoke in French) I would like to take this opportunity to commend the impressive work done in this area by UNICEF, various non-governmental organizations and civil society actors who contribute to the monitoring and reporting mechanism and who work tirelessly to free children from the burdens of war. There are nevertheless numerous challenges to overcome. The international community must therefore strengthen its capacity to prevent crimes against children. It must also improve its reintegration strategies and ensure that those who commit violations are held fully accountable under national and international laws. The tenth 08-42706 anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, which we are commemorating today, reminds us of the array of legal tools at our disposal to tackle impunity.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Canada calls on the Council to start negotiating a new resolution to that end. Let me recognize the very important work of the members of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, which is ably chaired by France with the strong support of the Secretariat. The Working Group forms a crucial part of the international protection framework for children affected by conflict. The Working Group's careful consideration of the situations brought to its attention can help ensure that parties respect their obligations under international law. We urge the Working Group to continue issuing strong conclusions calling for action by the various parties and to provide guidance on child protection to United Nations peacekeeping operations, political missions and country teams.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Canada was proud to support the very recently adopted resolution 1820 (2008), on sexual violence and international peace and security. While we will monitor very closely the follow-up to resolution 1820 (2008), the abuses suffered by children cannot wait for yet another report to be issued in order to trigger action. Resolution 1612 (2005) works; let us now expand its purview to include all categories of violations against children. That means not only the recruitment and use of children but also the killing and maiming of children, rape and other grave sexual violence, abductions, attacks against schools or hospitals and the denial of humanitarian access to children. As the Permanent Representative of South Africa said a few moments ago, all six violations should have equal weight.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Children and those charged with their protection in cote d'Ivoire, in Sri Lanka and elsewhere have benefited from some parties releasing children from their ranks and others establishing action plans to do so. We consider those results to be direct impacts of resolution 1612 (2005). Canada also sees indirect benefits of resolution 1612 (2005), such as much greater awareness of the terrible plight of these children and the collective belief that it is simply unacceptable to recruit and use children in armed conflict. That view underpins Canada's strong support for continuing the implementation of resolution 1612 (2005) and for strengthening, through a new resolution, the protection framework that resolution 1612 (2005) created by addressing the other grave violations described in past reports of the Secretary-General.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Both the monitoring and reporting mechanism and the Council's Working Group resulting from resolution 1612 (2005) built upon previous efforts and created important tools to address the grave abuses against children during conflicts. We are making strides. Task forces are active or under way in all situations of concern, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General has undertaken numerous visits to almost all situations of concern and the Working Group has considered and issued conclusions on nine different situations. However, when taking stock of resolution 1612 (2005), we must ask ourselves one fundamental question: have these developments made a difference on the ground? Canada believes the answer is yes.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Viet Nam for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank particularly the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, for her informative statement this morning and for her very effective work in the cause of children affected by armed conflict. May I also thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, the Executive Director of UNICEF and the Chair of Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict for their contributions today. The Council has been very committed in building a protection framework for children in situations of armed conflict, a framework resulting from the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005) three years ago.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“At the same time, Canada has high expectations that UNAMA will deliver on its mandate and be fully accountable for its actions to the Security Council. Finally, UNAMA's leadership must ensure that our efforts shall lead to the assumption of responsibility by Afghans for their own security, governance and development across Afghanistan. That is what we are all striving for, after all.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Vacant positions must be staffed, while new ones continue to be created. To that end, we are confident that the risk allowance increase that was recently approved by the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions will make a real difference. Canada also welcomes the Secretary-General's resolve to expand UNAMA's presence throughout the country. We look forward to a more visible United Nations presence in Kandahar Province, for instance. Such a presence would send a strong stabilizing signal in that troubled region of Afghanistan. Canada remains committed to helping Afghanistan build a stable and democratic future. Success in Afghanistan requires a very high degree of coherence and cooperation. In that regard, the United Nations has a critical role to play, and UNAMA can count on Canada's full support in that context.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“In addition, we share the Secretary- General's assessment that free, fair and secure elections in 2009 and 2010 represent crucial steps in the consolidation of democracy for all Afghans. With that in mind, Canada will lend its full support to Afghan authorities and to the United Nations as they work to plan and administer upcoming elections across the country. (spoke in French) Canada strongly concurs with the Secretary- General that for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is to be able to properly deliver on its enhanced mandate, it must be allocated greater resources. We expect the full support of the Secretariat in empowering the Special Representative to manage the complex, ambitious and demanding mandate set out for him by Member States. In that evolving context, UNAMA must strengthen its offices.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“They include support for the Afghan national security forces, building Afghan capacity to help deliver basic services, continued humanitarian assistance, support for Afghan-led political reconciliation, helping to build key national institutions, and border security. With that last priority in mind, we welcome the Special Representative's recent visits in the region and encourage such regular consultations as a key step towards building the strong and productive dialogue that is required. Yet our collective efforts are also at risk from within. For that reason, Canada shares the Secretary- General's concern regarding the devastating impact that corruption is having on the average Afghan and on the international community's development and security efforts.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Canada remains one of the leading donors to Afghanistan. Much of that assistance will support the implementation of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy over the coming years. In addition, we have sharpened the focus of our efforts in order to be even more effective in Afghanistan, and specifically in Kandahar province. To that end, the Canadian Government recently announced six priorities upon which our training, assistance and diplomacy will focus. We can assure the Council that those priorities are firmly in line with those outlined by the Afghan Government in the National Development Strategy and with those highlighted in the Secretary- General's report.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Canada remains firmly committed to working closely with the Afghan Government, the Afghan people, the United Nations system, NATO, our partners in the International Security Assistance Force and the wider international community to help establish a stable, peaceful future in Afghanistan. Canada welcomes the successful launching of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. As the Secretary-General's report rightly points out, international resources must be aligned with the priorities identified and agreed to in the Strategy. Canada is doing its part to ensure that alignment. At the Paris Conference, Canada was pleased to announce the pledge of an additional $600 million for the development and reconstruction of Afghanistan, bringing our overall pledged assistance over a 10-year period to $1.9 billion.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The efforts of both the Afghan Government and the international community need to be more focused, more decisive, more effective and more coherent as we move forward. In that regard, Canada wishes to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the vigour, focus and leadership he has brought to the Mission. In the process, he has built a strong relationship with the Government of Afghanistan and with the entire international community. We also share the Secretary-General's positive assessment of the Paris Conference. We congratulate him and the Governments of France and Afghanistan for establishing the terms of a strengthened partnership between the Afghan Government and the international community.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“We are honoured to have the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan and Pakistan participate in today's debate. Canada thanks the Secretary-General for his thoughtful report (S/2008/434) on the situation in Afghanistan, and we express our appreciation to Mr. Eide and to Under-Secretary-General Holmes for their informative briefings earlier today. The report of the Secretary-General presents a frank picture of the situation, but also outlines a vision for the way ahead. Canada extends its deepest condolences to the Governments and peoples of Afghanistan and India on the loss of their citizens in recent days. The horrific attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul is a reminder that our work is far from done and that the coming year will be a critical one.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The Council now has at its disposal a sophisticated and flexible framework for action, including in instances of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. In conclusion, we must refocus our efforts. Canada remains committed to protecting civilians from deliberate targeting and abuse. In that regard, our collective resolve is more important than ever.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“Finally, let me reaffirm Canada's support for the Secretary-General's 2007 proposal to establish a Security Council working group on the protection of civilians. We urge members of the Council to welcome that recommendation. Moreover, it is important that any such group be results-driven. That means that it must be allowed to offer clear recommendations and courses of action for Council consideration in instances where protection concerns remain acute. We are fast approaching the 10-year anniversary of resolution 1265 (1999), a landmark in the protection of civilians. The endorsement of subsequent resolutions on a range of protection issues, including resolution 1674 (2006), as well as the inclusion of strong protection references in country-specific resolutions, is an important demonstration of the Council's commitment to that issue.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“Thousands of incidents of sexual violence are perpetrated with virtually no prosecutions. Clear resolve on the part of the Council to prevent sexual violence is essential. Canada believes that the Council should underscore that there will be no impunity for perpetrators. Strengthening the Council's protection framework for children can help address protection challenges linked to sexual violence. (spoke in French) More broadly, Canada calls on States to cooperate in the four countries in conflict or in post-conflict situations in which the International Criminal Court is active: the Sudan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Perpetrators of serious international crimes must be held responsible for their acts.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source