Welcome

The United Nations is the only multilateral organization whose membership approaches universality and whose agenda encompasses all areas of human activity, in every region of the world.

It is also the forum in which many grievances and concerns about the problems faced by humankind are resolved, if consensus can be reached among Member States. That is why it is so important to Canada.

The web pages on this site will enable those wishing to learn more about the UN system to increase their knowledge and better appreciate this institution, which is so central to Canada's foreign policy.

The site is managed by the United Nations and Commonwealth Affairs Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

What's New 14/02/2007 Canada's New Government to help displaced populations in Sudan 12/02/2007 Statement by Ambassador Normandin to the 45th Session of the Commission for Social Development on Ageing 10/02/2007 Canada's New Government Supports an International Initiative to Improve Governance in Resource-Rich Countries 06/02/2007 CANZ Statement to the General Assembly on the Peacebuilding Commission 05/02/2007 Notes for an address by Minister MacKay on the Launching of the Joint Brazil-Canada Seminar on the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti 05/02/2007 Canada announces important contributions to two key Haiti security programs 02/02/2007 Release of International Science Report Makes Clear that Time for Action on Climate Change is Now 01/02/2007 Canada calls on Ugandan parties to maintain commitment to Juba peace talks and announces $2.5 million toward peace efforts 30/01/2007 The United Nations Global Compact 30/01/2007 Statement to the Committee on NGOs on the application of CGLQ 29/01/2007 Canada welcomes further efforts to advance the Doha round 27/01/2007 Statement by Minister MacKay on the International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust