Feature Issues

The Impacts of Stabilization and Reconstruction on Human Rights
In an increasingly fragile world, where the respect of human rights and protection of civilians require multi-faceted social and political approaches, Canada’s stabilization and reconstruction efforts help to develop practical capacity-building solutions, which also create conditions favourable to upholding human rights development around the globe.



Protecting Canadians - Rebuilding Afghanistan
Canada has three primary objectives in Afghanistan: help stabilise the country; strengthen governance; and improve the lives of Afghans. Canadian diplomacy is playing a key role in working to achieve these goals.



Supporting Colombia's Search for Peace
Through diplomatic engagement and concrete initiatives, the Government of Canada is providing a timely and critical response to the evolving peace process in Colombia. Since 2005, the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START) has provided over $3.6 million to promote and protect the rights of victims, combatting impunity and contribute to peacebuilding in Colombia.



The Global Rise of Faith
The increased importance of the role of religion in decision-making is of interest to foreign policy-makers. Canada’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic and multi-faith character connects our domestic politics to the international realm on a host of policy issues.



The Geopolitics of Energy
Canada finds itself in a unique position as a modern industrialized country that is also a net exporter of energy. Given this context, the Government of Canada believes it has a responsibility to engage on the world stage to address new and emerging energy challenges with a view to enhancing global energy security.



A Uniquely Canadian Approach to Democracy Promotion
Democracy promotion is a key foreign policy priority for Canada. Building on Canada’s long history of promoting democracy abroad, the Government of Canada is looking to identify ways in which Canada can play a more active role on the world stage in promoting democratic principles.



Global Partnership Program
Through the Global Partnership Program Canada is: 
  working on the destruction of chemical weapons;
  dismantling nuclear submarines; 
  improving the security of nuclear and other radiological materials; 
  redirecting former weapons scientists; 
  improving biosecurity and biosafety.



Canada - US Relations: Defence, Security and Foreign Policy
The United States is Canada's most important ally and defence partner. Defence and security relations between the two countries have been characterized as longstanding, well entrenched and highly successful. This relationship reflects a unique friendship, underpinned by close economic interdependence and common values, that has evolved over the course of the last century.



Reconstructing Haiti
In May 2000, legislative and local elections triggered a major political crisis in Haiti. Since this crisis began, Canada has taken a stand in favour of a political agreement that would be the result of broad-based consensus among the Government, political parties and civil society in Haiti.



Canada: Active in Sudan
The persistent marginalization of remote areas has embroiled Sudan in civil conflicts almost since its independence from Britain in 1956. To help restore peace, the Government of Canada has been helping to address the root causes of Sudan's conflicts for over 20 years.



International Policy eDiscussions
The Canada in The World site is host to an ongoing series of international policy eDiscussions. The goals of these eDiscussions is to provide Canadians the opportunity for discussion and input into policy development.

Recent, Current and Upcoming eDiscussions:
 Democracy Promotion (Jan. 22, 2007 to March 30, 2007)
 Nuclear Non-proliferation, Small Arms and Disarmament (Sept. 25, 2006 to Dec. 01, 2006)
 Geopolitics and Demography (Jan. 24, 2006 to March 31, 2006)
 Failed and Fragile States (Sept. 26th to Dec. 2nd 2005) 
 Showcasing Canadian culture and know-how abroad (April 4th to May 7th, 2005)
 Security (Jan. 24, 2005 to Feb. 25, 2005)
 Renewing Multilateral Institutions (Nov. 01, 2004 to Dec. 03, 2004)