Peace and Security

Contemporary peacekeeping is a natural extension of Canada's longstanding commitment to the principles of peace and freedom. Find information on Canada's involvement in peace operations and how Canada's role in complex, integrated peace operations has evolved to meet new international challenges.

• Canada and Peacekeeping
  Find resources to help you understand the unique achievements and sacrifices of Canadian Forces members in peacekeeping roles over the past 50 years. Find background information on past and current operations and images from Canadian and International peace initiatives.
• Canada and Peace Operations
  Learn about the International Peace Operations that Canada supports, and Canada's part in such peace operations helps bring security, stability and support to highly volatile situations, and helps to lay the ground for reconstruction and development.
• Canadian Peacekeeping
  A comprehensive Web site of information on Canadian peacekeeping including history, medals, associations, operations and peacekeeper stories.
• Canadian Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  Learn how the Canadian Commission for UNESCO actively advances UNESCO's mandate to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, the natural, social and human sciences, culture and communication and information.
• CBC Archives- Peacekeeping
  A collection of broadcast clips on a wide range of topics dealing with Canada's involvement in peacekeeping and security initiatives, past and present.
• Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
  Named in honour of former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, who established the first modern international peace operation, the Centre is a world leader in capacity building, training and education that contributes to peace operations around the world.
• Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations
  The Mission of Canada acts as diplomatic representation for the Government of Canada abroad. Learn how the Mission works to advance Canada's interests and promote international development, security and human rights.
• The United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC)
  Find information about Canada's past and current roles in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations.