Address by International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland at the Conference of Montreal
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Thank you very much, all, for that kind introduction. Thanks, everyone, for being here.
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Thank you very much, all, for that kind introduction. Thanks, everyone, for being here.
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Montréal is a city with big ambitions, like its mayor, which is undoubtedly why the organizers of this great Conference of Montreal have chosen this ambitious theme, Shaping a New Era of Prosperity
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Canada joined the consensus [committed to the 2016 UN Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS] and supports the Political Declaration, but let's be clear: we must go beyond. That is Canada's intention.
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I would like to thank France, as president of the Security Council, for giving me this opportunity to address the Security Council regarding the protection of civilians in United Nations peacekeeping operations. This initiative of France is necessary, given the alarming situation of civilians in armed conflicts.
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I will start by making a few comments about the imperative of our engagement in Asia in the 21st century, as well as the special role that we see for our relationship with South Korea within the bigger picture.
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Each and every one of you-members of more than 40 of Canada's leading human rights and civil society organizations-works tirelessly to promote inclusion, pluralism and human rights.
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I am delighted to welcome to Ottawa China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi for the inaugural meeting of the Canada-China Foreign Affairs' Ministers Dialogue.
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There is no doubt the Millennium Development Goals achieved significant progress for maternal, newborn and child health.
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It is my pleasure to speak to you today about issues that are important to me and my government.
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Canada is committed to playing a leadership role in achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.