Key Departmental Resources |
Canadian Non-Paper on The Responsibility to Protect and the Evolution of the United Nations' Peace and Security Mandate
Experts Interviews and Resources |
Other Departmental Resources |
Disarmament The Global Partnership Program The Global Partnership Program is aimed directly at reducing the threat that Canadians and the international community face by use of weapons and materials of mass destruction by terrorists. The program funds cooperation projects in Russia, and other countries of the former Soviet Union, to eliminate or properly secure the weapons and materials, and to provide incentives for former weapons scientists to direct their expertise to civilian applications Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament Policies and initiatives regarding the many aspects of disarmament including nuclear, chemical, biological weapons, small arms, and outer space. International Law and Order Canada and the International Criminal Court For the first time in history, a permanent International Criminal Court (ICC) will be able to try individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. This Website provides useful information on the ICC, and showcases Canada's contribution to its creation. International Crime and Terrorism Comprehensive listing of information on Canadian participation in the international effort to counter terrorism. Also includes high-level information on international security threats.
Peacekeeping and Human Security
Children and Armed Conflict Resources and multimedia features related to the complex issues surrounding war-affected children, and the national and international responses to these issues. Humanitarian Affairs Canada's role in promoting the rights and well-being of conflict and disaster-affected populations Human Rights Canada's role in the promotion and protection of human rights internationally Human Security Human security is a people-centred approach to foreign policy which recognizes that lasting stability cannot be achieved until people are protected from violent threats to their rights, safety or lives.
Workshop on The Potential Role of International Police in Refugee Camps Security
International Security Research and Outreach Program (ISROP) The International Security Research and Outreach Program (ISROP) constitutes a focal point for original research and assessment relevant to international security issues, including non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament (NACD), verification (compliance monitoring), and confidence-building measures.
International Women's Equality Advancing gender equality and promoting and protecting women's human rights internationally Peacekeeping Canada's current and historical contributions to international peacekeeping. The Responsibility to Protect Information on Canada's follow-up to the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty report The Responsibility to Protect. SafeLane: Landmines Information on the global problem of anti-personnel mines, the movement to ban them and the Ottawa Convention designed to eliminate their use. This site also includes educational and outreach materials, as well as research tools.
Military Alliances
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) An overview of Canada's role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). External Sites
Contribution to Peace and International Security (National Defence) Since 1947, more than 100,000 Canadian Forces members have taken part in peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions in hot spots all over the world. The Human Security Network The Network includes participation by over a dozen countries from all the regions of the world seeking to apply the same energy and advocacy devoted to eliminating landmines and a range of other threats to human security. Report of the Secretary-General's High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change |