Canada and the UN Security Council: Now What?




Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) Podcasts show

Summary: (In English and French) A panel discussion featuring Yves Fortier, Louise Fréchette, Paul Heinbecker and Allan Rock. On October 12, the day before this panel, the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to vote on Canada's bid for a seat on the Security Council. Four veteran UN hands will discuss the outcome and implications of the vote. If Canada is elected, what should it aim to accomplish during its two year term? If Canada is not elected, what are the implications for our foreign policy?