INTERNATIONALISM AND FOREIGN

POLICY
3.6 ANALYZE HOW INTERNATIONALISM CAN BE PROMOTED THROUGH FOREIGN POLICY (MULTILATERALISM,
SUPRANATIONALISM, PEACEKEEPING, FOREIGN AID, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND AGREEMENTS) (GC, PADM, ER)

TODAY WE WILL EXPLORE

In what ways does Canada seek cooperation in its foreign policy?

In what ways does Canada promote internationalism through peacekeeping and foreign

aid?

FOREIGN POLICY

Foreign Aid
Supranationalism
Multilateralism
Peacekeeping
International Law
International Agreements
In groups, match the definitions to the examples

Term

Example/Clue

A. Supranationalism

1. Country X joins countries A, B, C, D and E to look after mutual

interests.
2. Country X signs a treaty with country Y.

B. Multilateralism
C. Peacekeeping

3. Countries join organizations like the United Nations, European Union

and World Trade Organization.

D. International Law

4. Country X sends troops to country Y to help combatants monitor a

ceasefire.

E. International
Agreements

5. Countries X, Y and Z join countries A and E to standardize legislation

on copyright infringements in the music industry.

F. Foreign Aid

6. Country X sends 40 million dollars to country Y during a period of

famine caused by drought.

ANSWERS

Term

Example/Clue

A. Supranationalism

3. Countries join organizations like the United Nations, European Union

and World Trade Organization.

B. Multilateralism

1. Country X joins countries A, B, C, D and E to look after mutual

interests.

C. Peacekeeping

4. Country X sends troops to country Y to help combatants monitor a

ceasefire.

D. International Law

5. Countries X, Y and Z join countries A and E to standardize legislation

on copyright infringements in the music industry.

E. International
Agreements

2. Country X signs a treaty with country Y.

F. Foreign Aid

6. Country X sends 40 million dollars to country Y during a period of

famine caused by drought.

SUPRANATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Supranationalism = nations putting aside their self-interests to work with other nations for

the good of the collective

Supranational Organizations
Member nations appoint representatives
Responsible for creating international laws and agreements to which each member country must

follow

THE UNITED NATIONS (UN)

To maintain international peace and security

To develop friendly relations among nations
To cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
Promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms

The centre for harmonizing the actions of nations to achieve these goals

THE AFRICAN UNION (AU)

2008, 53 African nations
Goals:
Improving and securing democracy
Human rights
Stable economy in Africa

Achieving goals by resolving African conflicts and creating a common market among

African countries

THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO)

Group of nation-states that work together to resolve trade issues

WTO promotes free trade between nations
Promotes the equal treatment of foreign and national companies in terms of trade
Reduction in government involvement in commerce (tariffs, concessions, regulations)

Some feel that the WTO ignores environmental and labour issues and values the interests

of the free markets over ordinary people

Some feel the WTO allows rich and powerful countries to control less powerful countries

INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND TREATIES

NATO
A multinational military treaty
Founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law
Promote stability (collective defense and preservation of peace and security) and well-being in the

North Atlantic area

A supranational agency with a general security force designed broadly to protect the global

interests of member nations

How do supranational organizations have global interests?

CANADIAN FOREIGN POLICY

Canada has long understood that multilateral cooperation is essential if the world is to

make progress in preventing and ending conflict, promoting sustainable development and
enabling commerce
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

W___ + P____ (Liberal Internationalism)

PEACEKEEPING VERSUS PEACEMAKING

Peacekeeping: Armed forces in another country to separate fighting nations until a

resolution can be reached i.e. Rwandan Genocide.
Peacemaking: Actively fighting to establish a peaceful nation
Canada in Afghanistan
at the request of the democratically elected government, along with 36 other nations, and as part

of a UN-sanctioned mission to help build a stable, democratic, and self-sufficient society

Canadian Forces led by the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) = improve the

security situation and assist in rebuilding the country

FOREIGN AID

Cooperation to improve quality of life

Combat issues such as poverty, human rights violations, famine, AIDS, and other health concerns

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Sustainable development and humanitarian assistance around the world

INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI OF 2004

December 26, 2004

Over 150 000 people killed or missing
Millions homeless in 11 different countries

CANADIAN RESPONSE AND FOREIGN AID AFTER 2004 TSUNAMI

Humanitarian and multilateral approach

CIDA: $280 million of government commitments to rebuild
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA): shared satellite images of disaster to define damage and plan for recovery
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC): expedited the immigration of over 350 people to Canada
The Department of Finance Canada: moratorium on debt payments to focus on rebuilding in affected countries
The Department of National Defense (DND): sent a group to provide clean water, medical assistance, and

transportation throughout the area

The Public Health Agency of Canada: National Emergency Stockpile System (NESS) shipped to Malaysia (water

containers, blankets, medicine)

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): assisted in identifying the deceased.
Government of Canada: matched dollar amount of money raised by Canadians to give to NGOs (Non-

governmental organizations) for a total of $213 million

CRISIS IN SYRIA PROFILE

http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/humanitarian_response-situatio

ns_crises/syria-syrie.aspx?lang=eng
Refugee resettlement
Humanitarian assistance
Development projects
Security and stability initiatives

ADDRESS THE ISSUE

1. What is Canada currently doing in Syria? (Research based)
2. Are any of the groups involved with aid in the 2004 Tsunami involved in Syria?
3. Based on what you know about internationalism and Canadas foreign policy, how

should Canada respond to the Syrian refugee crisis? (Critical analysis)

Consider the following to create your response:

.has significant potential to resolve the issue to the benefit of the world community
.is affordable or feasible
.is culturally and ethically acceptable
.will have minimal adverse effects
Do this individually and submit for marks.

REFERENCES FOR YOU

CIDA:
http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/index.aspx?lang=eng
http://

www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/cidaweb/cpo.nsf/fWebCSAZEn?ReadForm&idx=00&CC=SY
CIC: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/welcome /
DND:
http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-abroad-current/op-impact.page
http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-abroad/op-provision.page
The Public Health Agency: http://

www.cbc.ca/news/health/syrian-refugee-health-faq-1.3331087