To the moral high ground: Canada has little hope of a seat on the UN Security Council unless its record on arms sales, peacekeeping and international development improves

Authors

Erika Simpson, University of Western Ontario (Western University)Follow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-16-2019

Journal

London Free Press

Abstract

The article discusses Canada's candidacy for a UN Security Council seat amid challenges and criticisms regarding its international contributions. It highlights Canada's efforts in peacekeeping and development aid, contrasting them with countries like Ireland and Norway. Issues such as arms exports to Saudi Arabia and Canada's stance on nuclear disarmament treaties are also scrutinized. The article suggests that Canada's election outcomes and foreign policy decisions will significantly impact its chances at the UN.

Notes

First published in London Free Press