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Voila! Here you can view the explanation of the Delegation of Canada's vote
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Sanctions
Canada voted in favour of the Resolution 1/1.
We believe the Resolution 1/1 is in accordance with the highest humanitarian concern, which was one of the main goals of Canadian Position in regards to the issue of Sanctions.
Canadian Delegation also supported the Amendment on the Establishment of The Collective Actions Committee/The second Collective Measures Committee which would be composed of the countries, representing all regional groups, which have been deeply and constructively involved in UN affairs since the organisation's founding in 1945, pay their UN assessments fully and on time and enjoy broad respect among other members.
The main reason I think the support to this Amendment was necessary was to ensure that sanctions are used correctly, creatively and coherently and it looked like The Collective Actions Committee/The second Collective Measures Committee was one of the few instruments that provided hope that santions will not diminish but advance human security.
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Child Labour
Canada was a part of the overwhelming majority that supported the Resolution 2/1.
This Resolution realized almost the whole Canadian Position in regards to the issue of Child Labour. Moreover, Canada itself proposed an Amendment, along with the United States of America to establish a Child Labour Elimination Fund, where countries would help and make contributions to fund the efforts on the isssue of child labour in the future. Most importantly these contributions would be available to all International Governmental Organizations and all the Non-Governmental Organizations which would be able to introduce viable programmes with the purpose to eliminate Child Labour.
Canadian Delegation also supported all of the related Draft Amendments, except for the one about the World Summit for Children with emphasis on problem of Child Labour, because of the reasons of convenience in order not to make the Resolution 2/1 longer and less transparent. As a whole, the Resolution was a great success and enjoyed a broad support.
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UN Reform
Canada voted against the Resolution for the well known reasons.
First of all, the Delegation of Canada pledged itself to work towards a general agreement as soon as possible. The Resolution 3/1 was adopted by 27 votes for and 22 against which is far away from a general agreement and the Delegation of Canada was disappointed upon the outcome.
Furthermore, the Delegation of Canada planned to invite the African states, whose infamous Amendment completely changed the meaning of the Resolution to discuss this issue further and provide a broader support. However, we witnessed the marginalization of countries like ours that Canada simply could not tolerate.
Canadian Delegation was dissatisfied with the fact that veto was abolished in the Resolution, because we think that an instant abolisment of veto is highly unrealistic and that this process should be gradual. Our delegation also believed that Regional Preventive Councils by their definition promote regionalization of the United Nations which Canada strictly oposes. From my personal point of view I believe it was a right thing not to support the Resolution 3/1.
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Middle East Crisis
Canada is very concerned about the recent violence in the Middle East, where up to 6.000 people are feared dead. We deplore the loss of lives on both sides and we condemn all acts of terror. Canada extrends sincere condolences to the families of all the vistims.
Canada is a very strong supporter of the Middle East Peace Process, which is still the best hope for peace and stability in the region.
Since the current crisis began, goals of Canadian Government have been to encourage the parties to cease the violence and to resume the negotiations towards a just peace agreement. These principles have guided Canada's actions and will continue to do so.
Although Canada was regret to see a veto being exercised during the ongoing discussion about its abolition, we understand why it would not be wise to adopt resolutions which would mostly put the finger on one side because we fear that might only encourage extremist groups on the other side and that would mean the Peace Process could be put to a halt.
This is why Canada was abstained in the Resolution S/1 on the Middle East Crisis. Canada believes the Middle East Crisis should have been further examined and should be closely monitored. Canada will avail itself to help both: Israel and Palestinians bring about a lasting peace.
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My Personal Impression of the 2001 UN Simulation
What is there left to say about the Simulation? Everybody agrees that it has been a very positive experience. No doubt about that. I was able to get the impression as to how the real General Assembly sessions look like. Moreover, I liked the idea of the whole Simulation being in English language. This was a good practice because we were able to brush out our public performance in this foreign language.
However, there is also the other side of the coin, perhaps not a too exciting one. First of all, the Simulation was longer and more time-consuming than most of us have ever expected. The preparations started half a year ago and the work did not end until recently. The whole process would have been much better off if there were no other lectures at the time of the simulation. And I would propose that in the future this is organized in such way. This would help the students to thrive towards a better outcome. Nevertheless, I think we are all satisfied with the efforts we have put into this simulation and I agree that if there had been more time we could have done even more.
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Evaluation of the Simulation on the scale from 1 through 10
EIGHT (8).
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