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first: 2007-06-08
most recent: 2010-08-06
sittings or episodes: 14
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“It is by adapting resources, equipment and training to these changing conditions that we will be able to provide commanders on the ground with the optimal conditions for success. We would, of course, appreciate comments from the Commanders on the issues that I have addressed in my statement, in particular practical on-the-ground issues relating to mobility, information management, doctrine and training.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“From an institutional point of view, we must continue to build a doctrinal framework on the basis of which effective pre-deployment training can be designed. In practical terms, we need to make use of existing organizations that focus on training cooperation - such as the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres, the Latin American Association of Peace Operations Training Centres and the African Peace Support Trainers' Association - to ensure coherence in pre-deployment training programmes. In conclusion, we have seen some significant progress in terms of capabilities in planning, managing and executing peacekeeping operations. It is therefore vitally important that we keep up this momentum in order to ensure that these missions can carry out their work in a way that keeps pace with the changing realities on the ground.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“It is therefore essential that the Secretariat work with existing and potential contributors to address any systemic impediments that limit the capacity of Member States to support missions in this way. The second difficulty is that contingents are deployed without the contingent-owned equipment and materials needed to meet expected tasks. Here, effective cooperation among the Council, the Secretariat, troop- and police-contributing countries and donors can serve to quickly identify such shortfalls at the mission-preparation stage and thus allow solutions to be found. As important as properly equipped forces are troops that are properly trained to carry out the tasks assigned them. Deployed personnel need to be given appropriate guidance that enables them to fulfil their complex and specialized responsibilities.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“At the same time, improving the ability to collate and analyse data, building on the concepts of the joint mission analysis centres and joint operations centres, is essential to improving decision-making. In addition, the development of staff capacities through training and mentoring is vital to providing missions with the ability to distil information and translate it into effective action. (spoke in French) In responding to threats, force mobility, often over extremes of terrain and distance, is now a defining feature of peacekeeping capabilities. In this regard, commanders appear to be hampered by two difficulties. The first is the capacity gap, in particular in terms of helicopters and ground transport.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Equally, inherent adaptability to changing conditions on the ground has become a necessary characteristic of forces deployed on missions. The success of field commanders in achieving mandated tasks is shaped in part by their awareness of the situation on the ground and their ability to mobilize adequate forces appropriately to deter, disrupt or, if necessary, defend against attacks. Enhanced situational awareness is a key enabler for the command function. In support of this, modern technologies must be fully exploited to provide force commanders with timely and accurate information allowing them to gauge both the nature and the criticality of threats to security.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Military, police and civilian experts face continuous threats from belligerents who either ignore or seek to undermine the progress of peace processes. Casualties, unfortunately, are becoming more common. United Nations personnel have been taken hostage or victimized by unchecked criminality. There is thus a growing need for the use of force to protect United Nations personnel or others from immediate danger. To cope with threats and practical difficulties on the ground, it is our duty as Member States to ensure that field commanders have the tools for success. We call upon peacekeeping forces to execute a wide range of tasks. This requires mandates and forces designed for flexibility, responsiveness and mobility.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to discuss the challenges facing contemporary peacekeeping operations. The presence of the Force Commanders of our peacekeeping missions here in New York this week is very welcome. They certainly merit our recognition and our sincere gratitude for the exceptional work they do, often in the most trying conditions and circumstances. Their opening commentaries this morning have afforded members a unique occasion to gain a deeper insight into the more practical aspects of their missions. As we know, peacekeeping forces continue to be put to the test in operational environments that are characterized by multidimensional challenges and asymmetric threats.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“They must be shared, particularly since similar processes on the protection of civilians issues have been activated. In conclusion, Canada will continue to play a key role and help contribute to concrete results both at the United Nations and on the ground in countries of concern.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“As recommended by the Secretary-General, Canada urges the Security Council to take more vigorous measures against persistent violators who have been listed in the annual report for at least five years for committing grave violations against children. Finally, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Coomaraswamy, deserves special recognition for the wealth of information put forward by her Office and for its numerous efforts on behalf of children. She has been a tireless proponent for the protection needs of children and undertaken countless field missions. The collective experience and lessons learned by Ms. Coomaraswamy's Office, the Security Council Working Group, and the monitoring and reporting mechanisms are invaluable.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Thirdly, as noted in the report of the Secretary- General, the mechanism requires the political support and cooperation of the national Governments of the countries in question, which should in particular allow access to non-State actors. Canada strongly supports the link between the United Nations and non-State actors in order to ensure that the crucial dialogue with the latter can take place and that an action plan to eliminate grave violations against children can be adopted. Canada also welcomes the call in resolution 1889 (2009) for the element of accountability to be integrated into the agenda of the Working Group. Sanctions should be imposed more systematically in order for persistent perpetrators of grave Violations against children to be held accountable.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Given the on-the- ground reduction in the number of children used in hostilities, which is a result of diligent monitoring and reporting in recent years, Canada firmly believes that strong monitoring and the exposure of the perpetrators of rape and other forms of sexual Violence will result in a significant reduction in the number of these incidents. With the expansion of the monitoring and reporting mechanism's mandate to include these two new triggers, strong support from the international community is required on several fronts. First, the mechanism requires additional financial support from donors in order to be adequately resourced to deliver on its mandate. Secondly, non-governmental organizations and local civil society are key partners and should therefore be supported.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“(spoke in French) Speaking now in my national capacity, on behalf of Canada, I would like to formally welcome the Secretary-General's annual report on children and armed conflict (S/2010/181). This debate is an opportunity to once again bring to the Security Council's attention the severity of continued acts of violence against children, and at the same time to make recommendations for the full implementation of resolution 1882 (2009). The adoption of that resolution last August has brought forward new improvements to the children and armed conflict agenda, most notably a higher profile on rape and other forms of sexual violence against children and on the killing and maiming of children. In particular, Canada is pleased that perpetrators of sexual violence against children have been exposed in the Secretary-General's annual report.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“In order to continue the recent momentum and ensure day-to-day attention to the children and armed conflict agenda, the Working Group will need ongoing support. Therefore the Group of Friends calls for the immediate provision of administrative support, as requested in resolution 1882 (2009). Lastly, the Group of Friends congratulates the Special Representative, UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Violence against Children, on the launch of the campaign for universal ratification of the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“The Group of Friends looks forward to the continuation of such fruitful collaboration between the sanctions committees, the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and stands ready to work for greater protection of children in situations of conflict. The Group of Friends is also pleased with the work undertaken by the Security Council in progressively strengthening the protection framework for children affected by armed conflict. However, the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict is currently the only subsidiary body of the Security Council that does not receive administrative support.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“We welcome the briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a positive step in this direction, and in line with Security Council resolutions 1698 (2006) and 1882 (2009). The Group of Friends also commends the sanctions Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its ground- breaking engagement and fully supports the designation of individuals for targeted measures, as provided for in resolution 1807 (2008).”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Madam President, I would first of all like to thank you and the delegation of Mexico for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank all the speakers of this morning. In particular, I thank Ms. Manju Gurung for her moving and compelling statement, which reminds us of the relevance and the importance of our work. First, let me say a few words on behalf of the Group of Friends of children and armed conflict, an informal network of over 35 interested Member States, chaired by Canada. The Group of Friends is pleased with the Security Council's commitment to strengthening accountability for persistent perpetrators of grave violations against children and encourages decisive action against such perpetrators.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“In that regard, I wish to pay tribute to United Nations staff and associated personnel, who are increasingly the target of belligerents, as we have recently seen in Pakistan and Afghanistan. We must be sure to set up strategies and measures that make it possible to reduce the number of those attacks and to hold the perpetrators accountable for such crimes, where necessary. This tenth anniversary is clearly the opportunity to review both our achievements and what remains to be done in order to protect civilians in armed conflict. To that end, I urge the Council to resolutely continue its action towards achieving concrete results in the field. As always, the success of our efforts is measured by the number of lives saved and the population displacements prevented.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Thirdly, we need to enhance dialogue and cooperation on overlapping issues, such as children in armed conflict and women and peace and security. We cannot operate in silos. We can learn a great deal from our practices in each sphere of activity. For its part, Canada is helping to organize a series of conferences to promote dialogue among Member States on the future of peacekeeping operations. We hope that that will also contribute to breaking down the silos in those various fields. Before concluding, I wish to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance that Canada attaches to safe and unhindered access by humanitarian workers to populations in need, as well as to the safety and security of all humanitarian actors.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Throughout the process, all challenges to protection, in particular for specific sectors of the population, including women and children, must moreover be clearly identified. Secondly, systematic training is essential in order to fulfil that protection role effectively. Ideally, personnel should receive that training prior to their deployment, not on their arrival in the theatre of operations. Systematic protection training would help to clarify the protection mandates of missions. It would also be a good way to provide operational orientation. Civilian mission staff must also receive the necessary training, and that training must strengthen the need for accountability. Canada is pursuing that approach in various contexts, including in Afghanistan.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that context, we very much welcome the release of the independent study prepared for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Canada was pleased to support that initiative. Its findings and recommendations can provide useful guidance in the development of new strategies, tools and techniques. We urge all Member States to consider it seriously. (spoke in French) I would now like to mention three main areas of action critical to strengthening the protection of civilians. First is the need for better planning and the mobilization of appropriate resources in the context of peacekeeping mandates. Thus, the protection of civilians must be taken into account from the start of the planning. If, from the beginning, a mission is not well designed, it will ultimately fail.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“When the Council's progress was reviewed five years ago, Canada noted that, while resolutions contemplated action that was early, systematic and bold, Council responses were too often ad hoc, seldom timely and rarely pro-active. While we recognize the complexity of the issues to be dealt with, this remains a valid critique today. Implementation, capacity and the political will needed to deliver on this agenda are uneven. Peacekeeping operations, whose mandates include the protection of civilians, often lack the means and capabilities to fulfil their tasks. Mission planning and training have been weak, and civilian-military cooperation has fallen short. We must, of course, build on good practice.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Council must, of course, take the necessary political action, backed up by the range of tested non-coercive and coercive tools that can be utilized by the international community. The Secretariat and United Nations missions in the field must provide the Council with what it needs to take effective decisions. And those deploying to such missions must have the training and resources to deliver on the mandates. On balance, important progress has been made. We have a normative framework in place, which has been buttressed by practical strategies, including on questions related to humanitarian access, child protection, sexual and gender-based violence and issues of accountability. These are all encouraging developments. And yet, it is clear that important challenges remain.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Canada welcomes the resolution adopted today, which we had the honour of sponsoring. We congratulate Austria for its leadership in bringing this initiative forward. And we also congratulate other Council members on their work to take further steps to better protect civilians in armed conflict. Ten years ago this fall, the Security Council marked an important turning point in enhancing the protection of civilians. Resolution 1265 (1999), as we know, was a fundamental turning point. It was the moment when the Council acknowledged that the protection of civilians was an issue central, not tangential, to its responsibilities for maintaining international peace and security. Canada argued then, as an elected member of the Council, and still does today, that if this body is to maintain its legitimacy, it must face up to today's tragedies.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“But let us not wait further. We need to continue to act now, particularly in the field, to make the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) a reality.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As we all know, this type of violence remains rampant in conflict-affected areas. Too often, these crimes go unpunished and therefore perpetuate the cycle of sexual violence. To this end, Canada reiterates the call made in resolution 1888 (2009) for a team of rapidly deployable experts on sexual violence and suggests that a United Nations justice rapid-response mechanism be considered as we move towards the implementation of this commitment. In conclusion, a peace that lasts is a peace owned by all, including women. As we approach the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we can acknowledge the progress made towards its implementation. We can also recognize that more must be done. Global indicators to track implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), as called for in today's resolution, will be helpful in this regard.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I should like to say A few words on the peacebuilding front. The Peacebuilding Commission holds much promise for involving women and girls in designing and then operationalizing post-conflict strategies. In accordance with resolution 1820 (2008), each of the four countries currently on the agenda have strategies for engaging women in governance, security sector reform, human rights institutions and other key areas of post-conflict reconstruction. As chair of the Commission's country configuration for Sierra Leone, Canada has worked with the Government of Sierra Leone and its international partners to ensure that gender equality and the empowerment of women are core components of peacebuilding efforts in that country. Finally, we would also like to raise the issue of bringing violators to justice with respect to sexual violence.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On the other hand, we are still short on some institutional mechanisms and action. In this respect, the upcoming establishment of a steering committee to enhance coordination within the United Nations system ahead of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the resolution is welcome. Currently, there are 13 full-time gender advisers in United Nations peacekeeping operations, including integrated missions. Every United Nations mission should have a well-trained, full-time gender adviser whose work is systematically integrated throughout the operation and who has stable resources to carry out his or her functions. By now, this should be standard practice. We also welcome the call for the appointment of women protection advisers, issued in resolution 1889 (2009), adopted earlier today.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In particular, Canada would like to echo the Secretary-General's calls for an effective monitoring and accountability mechanism with respect to all aspects of resolution 1325 (2000), in particular the participation of women in peace processes. (spoke in English) The implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is indeed a work in progress, both at a national level and at the United Nations. With the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) approaching next year, it is time to undertake a serious examination of the gains that have been made as well as those aspects of the resolution that remain unrealized. On the positive side, there have been some remarkable accomplishments by the many dedicated actors who pursue the promotion and protection of women's and girls' rights, including the efforts of civil society organizations.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Canada sincerely hopes that the Security Council and the Secretariat will ensure that this becomes a standard practice. Canada co-sponsored both resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) on sexual violence in conflict. Both resolutions elaborate on resolution 1325 (2000) by outlining a number of concrete steps to be taken to address sexual violence more systematically. Canada welcomes the call for the nomination of a special representative of the Secretary-General to provide strategic leadership and to strengthen United Nations coordination mechanisms in order to address sexual violence. Canada also warmly welcomes the recommendations set out in the Secretary-General's recent report (S/2009/465) on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Only a strong and sustained voice will allow women in post-conflict environments to transcend the status of victim and become empowered as agents of positive change. We call on the Security Council to ensure that their voices are heard loud and clear. In particular, Canada would like to draw the Council's attention to the participation of women in peace processes and to a study by the United Nations Development Fund for Women, which has already been referred to today, concluding that the participation of women in negotiating delegations to peace talks has averaged approximately 7 per cent. Member States, the Secretariat and international peace mediators collectively share the responsibility to ensure that this number increases and that we systematically include women in all peace processes, formal and informal.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Normandin (Canada) (spoke in French): At the outset, on behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish to thank the Vietnamese presidency for convening this open debate on resolution 1325 (2000). Addressing the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations is a critical element of the Security Council's responsibilities. As we know, the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations are unique and, sadly, often overlooked. Today's adoption of resolution 1889 (2009) is a response to a significant body of research findings that reinforce what we have always known - achieving durable peace, recovery and development in post-conflict countries requires the meaningful participation of women in all aspects and at all levels of peace processes.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, the Secretary-General's report contains a number of important recommendations that would strengthen the international response to sexual violence in conflict situations, and those recommendations warrant serious consideration. Security Council members may rest assured that Canada remains committed to actively supporting the Council in its efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict-affected situations.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Amnesty clauses within peace accords which can be interpreted as exempting perpetrators of sexual violence from being held accountable directly contravene resolution 1820 (2008) as well as many other previous international commitments. We are deeply dismayed by the failure to implement fully this essential element of 1820 (2008) during the year since its adoption. We also emphasize the importance of the establishment by States of vetting mechanisms to exclude perpetrators of sexual violence from armed forces, where credible allegations supported by evidence have been brought against those perpetrators.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At a minimum, we must ensure that sexual violence perpetrated against adults as well as children is included in the Council's considerations. Ultimately, we would like to see the Council adopt structural and lasting initiatives that will make a real difference to those targeted by sexual violence. We would also like to raise the issue of bringing violators to justice. An important step forward in that direction was taken by the Special Court for Sierra Leone. The Special Court, as members may remember, was the first to pronounce convictions on the charge of sexual slavery and on the crime of forced marriage as a crime against humanity. In that regard, Canada would like to stress the following.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source
“(spoke in English) Canada would also like to encourage the Security Council to give priority attention to the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report which address the establishment and renewal of mandates, the monitoring of resolutions and enforcement measures and sanctions. We would like to express our strong interest in two additional proposals contained in the report: the proposal to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate and report on sexual violence and the proposal that all data on sexual violence be reviewed by an existing working group or groups. We would submit, however, that the creation of a dedicated working group may be a more effective response, and we urge the Council to consider that option.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The report provides important contributions towards improving our collective understanding of the issue. We would therefore like subsequent reports to contain more information from the field, including the response to the issue by the United Nations system and its missions. Canada would very much welcome an annual report on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008). We also urge the Council to request that the next report include a proposal for a Security Council mechanism to consider and act on information concerning sexual violence. Monitoring and reporting mechanisms can provide the international community with the data it needs to effectively monitor and strengthen the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008).”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source
“This can empower women to come forward to report sexual violence, while at the same time presenting women in positions of authority and power, a key element in breaking the cycle of sexual violence. I would like to draw attention to the round table held yesterday with those United Nations police officers. The round table usefully complemented today's open debate and sparked an enriching discussion about challenges and best practices in investigating sexual violence in conflict. It also highlighted the need for capacity-building for women police officers and the importance of their role in national police services. Canada welcomes the report of the Secretary- General (S/2009/362) and his commitment to ensure increased attention to sexual violence.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Normandin (Canada) (spoke in French): On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish to thank the United Kingdom presidency for having convened this open debate on Security Council resolution 1820 (2008), on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. This debate is indeed timely at a time when 3 we are calling for further concerted action to combat and prevent sexual Violence. Canada, through the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, is pleased to support the presence of women officers from the United Nations police at this open debate. Their experiences and advice are invaluable as we advance our collective understanding of how interventions against sexual violence can be more effective. Their presence also highlights the critical importance of increasing the number of women officers in the field.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, let me say that Canada looks forward to engaging with the United Nations in this area and to supporting the work of the Security Council in particular.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“As different aspects of peace agreements are addressed, the work of mediation experts and various United Nations representatives from other fields can be mutually reinforcing. Let me note that Canada is currently undergoing an internal policy exercise to consider past engagement in mediation processes and to examine options for enhancing Canada's contribution to the prevention and resolution of conflicts through mediation in the future. As we begin to see the appearance of new trends in mediation - including the next generation of mediators, such as non-governmental organizations - the Security Council's work on the maintenance of peace and security is going to be affected and it must be agile and responsive to these changing circumstances.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“(spoke in English) With respect to the Americas, Canada is developing a partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS) to deploy Canadian mediation support expertise within the OAS Department of Democratic Sustainability and Special Missions. Let me also note that Canada continues to assist in the effective implementation of the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation agreements to encourage the ongoing political dialogue between the coalition partners through the mediation assistance of the Panel of Eminent African Personalities. Successful mediation efforts demand synergies among the various departments, funds, programmes and agencies of the United Nations.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“Thirdly, mediation efforts require dedicated expertise to ensure that appropriate and inclusive approaches are applied to all sectors. The nature of conflict is changing, and our response must adapt accordingly. Increasingly, sexual violence is used as a tactic of warfare; ceasefire and other mediated agreements must acknowledge and address that issue. Resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) provide essential guidance on these matters for mediators. Fourthly, the Secretary-General mentions the importance of strengthening regional mediation capacities. Canada fully supports the recommendation to ensure closer partnerships with regional and subregional organizations. Let me also add to the list the important contribution made by the International Organization of la Francophonie, inter alia, in Chad and the Central African Republic.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“First, Canada unreservedly supports the need to build on the progress of the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) within the Department of Political Affairs. Canada has provided funding to the MSU to develop its roster of external experts for rapid deployment. Canada's contribution to that project will be supplemented by a list of Canadian mediation experts. Secondly, the imbalance between the number of men and women in senior mediation posts should be corrected. To date, there have been no women among chief mediators, and very few in formal mediation roles of any kind. Canada applauds the Secretary- General's expressed intentions in that regard and requests that concerted efforts be made across the United Nations system to turn that commitment into results.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“Increasingly, conflicts are not fully resolved when a peace operation is deployed, and the regional dimensions or the partial respect for peace agreements complicate a large number of operations. In such cases, the political dimensions of peace operations become vital. Yet, it must be acknowledged that those political dimensions are not well integrated within peacekeeping structures. Continued mediation efforts before, during and after the deployment of a peacekeeping mission, whether or not there is a comprehensive peace agreement, are paramount to the success of United Nations efforts to re-establish peace and security. The Secretary-General's report makes excellent recommendations. I should like to speak in particular about four of these.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“6075), Canada stated that, following the Brahimi report, special attention should be paid to some existing or new challenges that the United Nations needed to meet in the field of peacekeeping. In particular, Canada underlined the importance of harnessing the preventive capacity of the United Nations, as prevention remains a fundamental and joint responsibility of the United Nations, its senior officers and the Member States. The unique legitimacy of the United Nations in the field of mediation and conflict resolution is widely acknowledged. However, beyond the Secretariat's good offices, it is important to recall that Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter also bestows on this Council the general responsibility to engage in prevention activities. Canada also stressed the importance of the political dimensions of peace operations.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“Mr. Normandin (Canada) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like, Sir, to thank you and the Mexican delegation for organizing this important meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/ 189) and the Under-Secretary- General, Mr. Pascoe. The report is a very useful document to understand mediation as a key instrument for the maintenance of peace and security. As the Secretary-General said, very little attention and few resources are devoted to mediation. That is all the more surprising, since that approach is very relevant and promising as well as cost-effective when seeking a solution to a conflict. Last January, at the Security Council's open debate on peacekeeping operations (see S/PV.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source
“We also know that gender advisers can provide valuable technical guidance to United Nations mission staff. Every United Nations mission should have a full-time gender adviser. Again, by now, that too should be a standard practice. In conclusion, Canada is convinced that a sustained and systematic approach will enable us to reach our shared goal. Not only is full, equal and meaningful participation by women just - lasting peace depends upon it.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The evidence demonstrates that part of that response must be support for women's participation in the peace process. Despite efforts such as those and many more, progress has been slow and unreliable. New research by UNIFEM. demonstrates that in the minority of cases in which such information is available, women's participation in peace talks has averaged approximately 7 per cent in recent years. Clearly, the ad hoc approach is not having the desired effect. Increased women's participation requires a long-term commitment to applying systematically the measures that are known to have a positive and sustained impact. It requires the systematic inclusion of women in all peace processes, including peace talks. By now, that should be a standard practice.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“With the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) in June, the Security Council recognized the critical relationship between sexual violence as a weapon of war and the maintenance of international peace and security, as well as the fundamental importance of women's participation in all processes related to ending sexual violence in conflict. In that respect, Canada is pleased to be supporting the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre courses on sexual and gender-based violence intervention, prevention and investigation, which are offered to 60 female and male African police personnel currently deployed to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. Canada calls on the Security Council to identify, report and respond systematically and comprehensively to all instances of sexual violence in countries on its agenda.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Canada is undertaking recruiting efforts to increase the representation of women police officers in missions, taking into account the impact it can have on the perception of the role of women in the host country. Canada takes inspiration from best practices, such as India's formed police unit, the first all-female United Nations contingent, which is deployed in Liberia. I have been able to witness their work first-hand on the ground. (spoke in English) In another example of measures that we as Member States can take, Canada has deployed a gender adviser to Afghanistan's Ministry of the Interior to assist in the development of policies and programmes aimed at increasing the representation of women in the Afghan National Police. That will assist police operations in fulfilling their protection role.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source