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Question 13: Conclusion

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I welcome the opportunity to participate in a dialogue on Canada’s foreign policy. While the instructions on the website suggest beginning with the individual questions and then responding to the paper as a whole, I will reverse the order since I want to give an introductory framework to the specifi annag 2003-05-01 21:10:25
CANADA-ISRAEL COMMITTEE SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

“DIALOGUE ON FOREIGN POLICY”

APRIL 2003

THE CANADA-ISRAEL COMMITTEE

The Canada-Israel Committee (CIC) is the official representative of the organized Canadian Jewish community on matters perta
Canada_IsraelCommittee 2003-05-01 21:10:02
It is interesting that a major Dialogue on Foreign Policy gives minimal attention to the United Nations. Canada should continue to give strong support to the UN as the key multi-lateral institution.

In general the sections on Security and on Prosperity were narrowly defined with no scope for int
1906 2003-05-01 21:09:53
A response from Transparency International Canada (TI-Canada)
30 April 2003

The following is a response to the desire of the Canadian Government “to strengthen Canada’s foreign policy capacities by improving planning and coordination among the many departments whose work extends to international
TransparencyInternationalCanada 2003-05-01 21:09:38
Canada is a young nation. Canadians have built a country based upon unique values, principles and customs. Its culture and values are recognized across the globe. Canadian foreign policy has traditionally been built through multilateral organisations most of which were created some 50 years ago. Thi 1903 2003-05-01 21:09:30
Since I have participated in a group presentation (answers) by Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Sdciety in Vancouver, I am writing this as an addendum.
In the light of recent Iraqi war, USA is now more than just a "super" power, undisputably "towering" over without any rivals. But milita
1907 2003-05-01 21:09:22
I listed some comments as I read the paper. Following are those comments.

Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
John Higginbotham

Foreign Policy of Canada: comments
http://www.foreign-policy-dialogue.ca/en/welcome/index.html

"pillars" for our foreign policy: the protection o
1899 2003-05-01 15:46:47
The initiative is appealing in general, but its interpretation is very open.

For exaple, the 3rd paragraph in the "The Canada-U.S. relationship" section. I agree completely with the 'protect values that we hold in common', but I am concerned that those values which we do not hold
1896 2003-05-01 15:01:56
Changing the Metaphor: a potential Canadian contribution to the human future
(A Citizen Brief to the Dialogue on Foreign Policy)

My dear Minister of Foreign Affairs,

I would like to suggest that it is time to change the metaphor for Canada, and with it, the way we think about foreign policy
gail 2003-05-01 14:48:42
The Minister's Paper eloquently states two realities that literarily and metaphorically sandwich the tofu of foreign policy. First, that a better world would be a nicer place if it was more like Canada, and lastly: If were gonna pull that off we have to get along with other countries. I happen tedw 2003-05-01 13:59:15
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