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Question 10: Values and CultureAre values such as human rights, democracy, respect for diversity and gender
equality ones that Canada should continue to advocate in all parts of the world?
If so, what are the best ways of doing this? |
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First of all, gender equality and respect for diversity should be seen to be first order derivatives of 'human rights' and not separate or separable from the human rights rubric.
Indeed, the value of 'human rights' itself may be seen to be the product of our fundamental values of |
1849 |
2003-05-01 00:34:43 |
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These are our greatest foreign policy assets, all the more acceptable in the world view since Canada is not perceived to be a major or threatening military power. In promoting our values, showing by example, has far greater impact than does self-promotion. We strongly believe in the power of educa |
1835 |
2003-04-30 19:12:11 |
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Yes, have all countries sign an agreement.
Have all countries understand their responsibilities.
Accept all nations without prejudice.
Within Canada, allow all cultures to promote their beliefs without arguements and backlash.
Hold a multi faith forum. Let many faiths hold their celebrations |
1830 |
2003-04-30 19:08:47 |
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Yes. Canada could undertake and/or support [NGO] massive domestic educational campaigns which promote these values. If one only considers the output of the many UN/global conferences of the 1990's, these related commitments are not well known yet by the Canadian public or, even within Canadian g |
1820 |
2003-04-30 18:37:44 |
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Canada is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Geneva Conventions, the UN Charter, and took leadership in such international initiatives as peacekeeping, the Land Mines Treaty, the International Criminal Court and promoting the idea of human security, among other things. (Ca |
1814 |
2003-04-30 18:37:32 |
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Definetely! Probably by literature and a demonstration of how these have imporved life in Canada. And perhaps by limiting relations with notorious offenders in these areas. But we must remember that some of our values may be anathema to some countries so we must handle some matters delicately in s |
1798 |
2003-04-30 18:36:57 |
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In Canada, we should definitely promote thise values, both within Canada and outside. But to promote thems sincerely means to emphasize values first, above money. |
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2003-04-30 18:36:34 |
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Canadian policies over the recent past, since Durban, have not taken a stand on the blatant antisemitism currently being expressed world-wide from France to the Arab states, to our own CBC. How about starting with the obvious -face and dispute antisemitism - before attempting the more subtle princi |
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2003-04-30 18:36:23 |
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Yes, Canada should continue advocating these values abroad.
Some of the ways of doing so include:
(a) supporting grassroot, national and international initiatives and organizations
(b) supporting democratic good governance practices
(c) involve ordinary Canadians in foreign policy implementati |
1787 |
2003-04-30 18:36:11 |
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Yes...we should speak out. We shouldn't let trade and profit get in the way of taking strong stands. |
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2003-04-30 18:35:59 | |
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