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Canada's involvement in international human rights
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Creation of the UN
The United Nations was formed and with Canada being one of the founding members it began Canada's involvement in international human rights. -
The creation of the UDHR
"With the end of that war, and the creation of the United Nations, the international community vowed never again to allow atrocities like those of that conflict happen again. World leaders decided to complement the UN Charter with a road map to guarantee the rights of every individual everywhere. The document they considered, and which would later become the Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
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Creation of NATO
NATO was created in 1949 in response to the threat of Soviet Union expansionism. Canada was one of the founding members. -
Canada and The Korean War
Canada sends in troops to the korean war. Fighting alongside the United nations. 516 Canadian troops died. -
Auto Pact between Canada and U.S.
The Canada—United States Automotive Products Agreement was an important trade agreement between Canada and the United States. It was signed by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in January 1965. It removed tariffs on cars, trucks, buses, tires, and automotive parts between the two countries. -
Canada Recognizes the peoples rebuplic of China
Canada officially recognizes the People's Republic of China. Both countries announce the establishment of formal bilateral relations and trade/political ties quickly develop. -
Canadian Human Rights Act
The Canadian Human Rights Act worked similarly to the UDHR in that it sought to prevent discrimination and the unfair treatment of others across Canada. -
Creation of NAFTA
NAFTA is a three way trade agreement made by the U.S, Canada and Mexico to allow for free trade between these neighboring countries. -
Kyoto Protocol
Canada was active in the negotiations that led to the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 and the Liberal government that signed the accord in 1997. The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that sets binding obligations on industrialized countries to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. -
Afghanistan War
Canada sends troops to Afghanistan to help train and support the Afghan National ARmy.
