Might 16, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – International Affairs Canada
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of International Affairs, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Nationwide Defence, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Security, as we speak introduced new commitments in help of UN peace operations following the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM) assembly hosted by Germany in Berlin.
On the assembly, Canada introduced a dedication of greater than $40 million in help of UN peace operations and peacebuilding efforts. Canada’s pledges reply to important wants recognized by the UN and can assist spur continued reform and innovation in UN operations. Canada’s pledges embody:
- offering tactical airlift in help of UN peace operations
- strengthening the UN system by offering specialised coaching and capability constructing and advancing the Ladies, Peace and Safety agenda
- strengthening the safety of civilians, with a deal with girls and youngsters, via the Elsie Initiative
- supporting the protection and safety of peacekeepers
The UNPKM additionally included high-level coverage discussions on the way forward for peacekeeping, with a deal with making certain that peacekeeping stays match for objective in responding to up to date conflicts. As we speak’s announcement reaffirms Canada’s dedication to working with the UN and different organizations to modernize multilateral approaches to international peace and safety challenges. Canada will proceed to help efforts to make peace operations, battle prevention and peacebuilding efficient and inclusive.
