Canada's involvement in international human rights protection since WWII.

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  • United Nations

    United Nations
    Canada joins the United Nations. Goal: to try and prevent wars from occurring.
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

    The U.N countries sign the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Canadian John Humphrey has a major role in this.
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization

    The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created. Canada had a role to play in this.
  • Korean War

    Korean War
    In helping the United Nations, Canada sent troops to assist in the Korean War.
  • Cyprus

    Canada participates in a U.N. peacekeeping mission to Cyprus.
  • Automobile Pact

    Automobile Pact
    Canada signs the Automobile Pact with the US. Free trade has now been established between the two countries.
  • Trudeau visit to China

    Trudeau visit to China
    Pierre Elliott Trudeau visits China on a peacekeeping mission.
  • Inuit Circumpolar Conference

    Canada attends the first Inuit Circumpolar Conference with other countries.
  • Canada's enterance into Afghanistan

    Canada enters Afghanistan. A team of people were sent to assist in the newly elected government.
  • North American Free Trade Agreement Signing

    Canada signs signs the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), along with the United States and Mexico.