Canada's Involvement in International Human Rights Protection since WWII

  • Canada Signs the UN Charter

    Canada Signs the UN Charter
  • UN Nations, including Canada, sign the Univeral Declaration of Human Rights

    UN Nations, including Canada, sign the Univeral Declaration of Human Rights
    The Univeral Declaration of Human rights is a international document listing the rights and freedoms that belongs to every human being.
  • The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is created

    The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is created
    NATO is a military alliance formed after WWII; it was created to provide a strong defence to prevent another World War to occur.
  • The British Commonwealth was created; Canada was among the original members

    The British Commonwealth was created; Canada was among the original members
  • Canada aids UN military in the Korean War

    Canada aids UN military in the Korean War
    The Canadian Forces had participated in favour of the South Koreans, along with the UN military.
  • Canada signs the Automotive Products Agreement with the United States

    Canada signs the Automotive Products Agreement with the United States
    The Autopact is an agreement to remove tariffs cars and automobile parts between the Canada and the United States.
  • Canada , among others, sign the North American Free Trade Agreement

    Canada , among others, sign the North American Free Trade Agreement
    NAFTA is an agreement that will remove most barriers to trade and investment, among Canada, United States and Mexico.
  • Canada signs the Kyoto Protocol

    Canada signs the Kyoto Protocol
    The Kyoto Protocol is an agreement to cut down carbon dioxide emmision levels and to reduce greenhouse gases.
  • Canada begins to collaborate in military defence missions in Afghanistan

    Canada begins to collaborate in military defence missions in Afghanistan
  • Canada helps South-East Asian countries after tsumani

    Canada helps South-East Asian countries after tsumani