canada and foreign affairs (mainly peacekeeping)
...rt military contributions. -Under the Initiative, Canada has worked to improve UN capacity to respond to challenges. - it has contributed to the UN Trust Fund for Preventive Action and the Trust Fund for Children and Armed Conflict. -Canada has also supported the UN Lessons Learned Unit to develop guidelines for demilitarization, demobilization and re-integration of combatants in post-conflict situations. -At home, Canada has developed a national index of Canadian civilians who are available on short notice to provide assistance and expertise to international peace support operations organized by the UN and regional organizations. -Canada has also supplied a Training center for the UN -In 1994, Canada established the Lester B. Pearson Canadian International Peacekeeping Training Center in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. -The Center offers instruction in the theoretical foundations of peacekeeping, as well as its more practical aspects. -The Report of the Special Joint Committee on Defence The Report identified the importance of peacekeeping as one of Canada's military priorities. -It also affirmed Canada's military role in the United Nations and other multilateral peace and security operations as essential to Canadian interests and values. - It said the Government should expand international focus beyond Europe to a broader multilateral role, with greater attention to the Pacific Region and the Americas. -Some examples that illustrate Canada's recent contributions to global security are: -Rwanda, In 1994, the people of Rwanda have been subject to incredible human suffering. -Canada, upholding its international responsibilities has sent humanitarian aid to the ravaged country. -Canadian peacekeeping forces were responsible for providing food, water and agricultural tools to Rwandans returning home. -Canada's aid contribution has included over 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies sent to Rwanda since April 1994. -Haiti. ...