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Canada becomes part of the United Nations
Canada takes part in the Francisco Conference April 25 to June 26, 1945, making Canada one of the founding members of the United Nations. Canada became part of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security, as well as to help protect all internationally. -
Canada signs the Universal Decloration of Human Rights
As a member of the U.N., Canada signs a declaration that states the rights that all humans posses. -
Canada on The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
M. Caron of Canada becomes part of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women that gives rights to women. The committee ensures the rules outlined in the CEDAW are being followed. -
Canada contributes to LUBILOSA
LUBILOSA, a program that worked towards the development of a biological alternative to the chemical control of locusts. This benefits the environment as a safer option than chemicals in ecosystems. -
Canada signs the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Canada had originally very similar view as the Convention on the Right of the Child prior to the convection. The convection was influential in the ministry on Citizenship and immigration. -
Canada takes part in The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Canada takes part in the agreement with Mexico and The United States to enforce laws related to labour standards across North America as well as showed the rest of the world the benefits of trade liberalisation. -
Canada enters operations in Afghanistan
Following the September 11 attacks in the United States, Canada sets out to Afghanistan to help rebuild the country, remove all terrorists and ensure that Afghanistan is better governed. Canada workes to economic recovery and rehabilitation of Afghanistan. -
Canada aids East Africa during drought
In the 2011 drought of East Africa, the worst seen in nearly 60 years, Canada donates to East Africa approximately 200 million dollars to relief efforts.This money helped rebuild East African lives. -
Canada launches the Syria Emergency Relief Fund
To aid Syrian citizens from the conflict in their country, Canada provides Syrians with humanitarian relief efforts by welcoming refugees and funding development programs. -
Canada participates in the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas
The Paris climate change conference of 2015 Canada agreed reduce their carbon output along with 194 other countries of the U.N. Canada has developed a Canadian Energy Strategy to protect energy security, encourage energy conservation, and bring cleaner renewable energy to all of Canada.
