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Canada and the World

Canada and the World. The United Nations, The Suez Canal Crisis & Peacekeeping. The United Nations. The United Nations was formed in 1945 as a direct replacement to the failed League of Nations

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Canada and the World

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  1. Canada and the World The United Nations, The Suez Canal Crisis & Peacekeeping

  2. The United Nations • The United Nations was formed in 1945 as a direct replacement to the failed League of Nations • It is an international organization designed to promote- International Law - International security - Economic Development - Social Progress - Human Rights - World peace • Currently, it has 192 members – almost every nation in the world • The United Nations' system is based on five principal organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Secretariat, and the International Court of Justice

  3. Lester Pearson • University Professor, Diplomat and future Prime Minster • Pearson was one of the most influential Canadians of the 20th century • He was important in the creation of NATO and the United Nations • Pearson dream for Canada was for it to become a “Middle Power,” with an independent voice, that would work for Multi-Lateral (Many Country) solutions to world issues • Truly, Pearson did more than anyone to make Canada what it is today (in terms of its international reputation)

  4. The Suez Canal • The Suez Canal is a man made waterway that cuts trough Egypt and connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean • It was built in 1869 by the French • In 1888, control of the canal was given to Britain • Basically a short-cut that saves approx. 5000 miles • The canal was vital to British trade and naval power

  5. The Suez Canal Crisis • In 1956, Egypt takes control of the canal by force • In response, Israel, Britain and France invade Egypt • Egypt was a major trading partner and ally of the USSR • The possibility of a large war breaking out was growing by the day. • Lester Pearson was able to solve the Suez Crisis by creating the United Nations Emergency Force – an international group of soldiers, under the command of the UN, that would supervise the withdrawal of enemy troops and ensure that the canal remain neutral and open to all • Lester Pearson was credited with “saving the world” and given the Nobel Peace Prize

  6. Peacekeeping • Pearson’s “Emergency Force” was the worlds first “peacekeeping” mission • Since then, the United Nations has sent peacekeepers all over the world to help end hostilities and protect innocent civilians • Canada has been deeply involved in peacekeeping since the beginning and has taken part in many missions • Peacekeeping is not perfect – there have been many difficulties and failures – but its overall impact has been positive

  7. Key points • The United Nations replaces the League of Nations • The Untied Nations has the support of almost every Nation in the World • Lester Pearson solves the Suez Canal Crisis by creating the world’s first “Peacekeepers” • Peacekeepers have worked all over the world since then, helping to bring peace and stability to war-torn regions

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