Part C: Short Essay Question Flashcards
How is Canada’s reputation in the world? Evaluate Canada using these international agreements and international laws.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO]
Canada participated in NATO missions, including aerial battle missions
Recruited thousands of soldiers, sailors, and airmen after the Korean War to defend the Canadian border and serve in Europe and on the Atlantic Ocean
Canada contributed to the creation of Article 2 in the NATO Treaty, which focuses on promoting economic collaboration among member nations
Canada’s negotiation for Article 2 was driven by the view that NATO’s focus on military operations was a shortcoming, thus emphasizing the need for economic cooperation to prevent conflicts
Canada faces criticism for not meeting the NATO target of spending at least 2% of its GDP on military operations, currently spending 1.38%.
North American Free Trade Agreement [NAFTA] now called the Canada, United States, Mexico Free Trade Agreement [CUSMA]
Canada engaged constructively with NAFTA partners to secure a beneficial deal for Canadians, resulting in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CUSMA)
The agreement provides positive outcomes for Canadians
CUSMA includes language addressing gender and Indigenous peoples’ rights, emphasizing Canada’s commitment to inclusive trade policies
Canada achieved beneficial outcomes for agriculture, including new market access to refined sugar, sugar-containing products, and certain dairy products
The agreement also modernizes the Committee on Agriculture Trade to address issues and trade barriers.
Canada agreed to establish a mechanism to monitor exports of skim milk powder, milk protein concentrates, and infant formula
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
The Government of Canada fully endorsed UNDRIP and committed to its full and effective implementation
This endorsement affirmed Canada’s commitment to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples
The Canadian government worked with First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities to pass UNDRIP and develop an Action Plan to achieve its objectives
Phase 1 Implementation: The focus was on partnering with Indigenous peoples and their representative organizations to shape the draft action plan and identify measures for aligning federal laws with UNDRIP.
Phase 2 Implementation: This phase involves further consultation and cooperation with Indigenous peoples to validate the proposed measures outlined in the draft action plan.
Paris Climate Agreement
Countries are being encouraged to set more ambitious climate plans in future rounds to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
Increased action is necessary despite the significant progress already made
Canada has seen the emergence of low-carbon solutions and new markets
Numerous entities are now establishing carbon neutrality targets, and zero-carbon solutions are becoming competitive across various sectors
The trend towards zero-carbon solutions is particularly evident in the power and transport sectors, creating new business opportunities for early adopters.
Carbon dioxide removal is crucial in addressing the climate crisis
The Rome Statute
Canada played a big role in establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC), contributing to its development through leadership, advocacy, and resources
Canada contributed to a United Nations Trust Fund, enabling less developed countries to participate in ICC negotiations, ensuring true international representation.
Additionally, Canada helped fund NGOs from developing nations, ensuring the ICC process benefited from diverse perspectives.
Canada enacted the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, becoming the first country to adopt comprehensive legislation implementing the Rome Statute
The Government of Canada sponsored two Canadian organizations to produce a detailed technical manual on implementing the Rome Statute, designed to encourage and enable other countries to ratify and implement the Statute in support of the ICC.
