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Canada is uniquely open to the international environment; its security and prosperity rely on global stability, the rule of law, respect for human rights and cooperation among sovereign states.

As a middle power, Canada has only limited capacity to help create such a global environment. To be credible, its investments in diplomacy, development and defence must be significant. To be effective, these investments also must be focused and mutually supporting.
To this end, the CCCE welcomed the key foreign policy priorities set out in the federal government’s April 2005 International Policy Statement. The CCCE supported in particular the policy statement’s primary commitment to pursuing a comprehensive North American strategy through the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America.
Canada must make a clear link between its foreign policy objectives and its capability to make a meaningful contribution to global security. An effective military is essential to protect Canada’s sovereignty, do our share in defending North America and make a meaningful contribution to global peace and security.
In terms of economic development, Canada should focus on support for continued multilateral trade liberalization and on building the capacity of the world's least developed nations to attract investment. This will require extensive efforts to share Canada's expertise in strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law and investment in infrastructure as well as the provision of traditional humanitarian aid.


Click for further information:	Home >> Canada's Role in the World >> Foreign Policy Foreign Policy Canada is uniquely open to the international environment; its security and prosperity rely on global stability, the rule of law, respect for human rights and cooperation among sovereign states. As a middle power, Canada has only limited capacity to help create such a global environment. To be credible, its investments in diplomacy, development and defence must be significant. To be effective, these investments also must be focused and mutually supporting. To this end, the CCCE welcomed the key foreign policy priorities set out in the federal government’s April 2005 International Policy Statement. The CCCE supported in particular the policy statement’s primary commitment to pursuing a comprehensive North American strategy through the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. Canada must make a clear link between its foreign policy objectives and its capability to make a meaningful contribution to global security. An effective military is essential to protect Canada’s sovereignty, do our share in defending North America and make a meaningful contribution to global peace and security. In terms of economic development, Canada should focus on support for continued multilateral trade liberalization and on building the capacity of the world's least developed nations to attract investment. This will require extensive efforts to share Canada's expertise in strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law and investment in infrastructure as well as the provision of traditional humanitarian aid.
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