How Canada's Global Peacekeeping Has Changed The World

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The world needs more of the ‘beaver’ and the ever-popular ‘maple leaf’. Canada’s priority to be involved in world-affairs has been admired by the world. It has topped the International Reputation Survey with only Germany in the lead (“Germany”). History from 1914 to 1988 plays a significant role on how people think of Canada. Canada’s global contribution and peacekeeping missions have changed the way people look at Canadians, because they have made the world a peaceful and a better place to live in. Moreover, Canada’s vision as a just society attracts people to the country like honey attracts bees. Canada’s global contribution, its treatment towards minorities, and its peacekeeping missions drive it towards being one of the most reputed countries …show more content…

Canada has continued to play arbitrational roles by solving world conflicts in Middle East, South Asia and Africa (Holmes). As mentioned, Canada’s role as a middle power has increased the country’s autonomy, participation in international affairs, world reputation and shaped its peacekeeping vision. Canada’s peacekeeping motto reached a higher level when Canada proposed the Emergency Force and contributed military personnel. Pearson suggested that the UNEF was impartial because its soldiers were from countries not involved in the Cold War, with a purpose of self-defense (Dorn). More than 125,000 Canadian military personnel have contributed in UN peacekeeping operations, which amount to more than 10 per cent of the UN military (Dorn). Canadian soldiers participating in peacekeeping around the world contributed to its positive reputation as a country that cherishes the ideals of peace. Its participation in numerous peacekeeping missions has been a determinant role in shaping the Canadian identity. Canada has not only succeeded in creating a just society within its borders but it has also influenced the world. In the Yom Kippur War, Canada played a significant role in calling a cease-fire (Dorn). Furthermore, during the crisis in Cyprus in 1964, Canadian peacekeeping forces were involved for over 30 years. In fact, in the Namibia Peacekeeping Operation, Canadian solders, civilian electoral staff and civilian police from the RCMP have served on the peacekeeping operation (Dorn). Over 115 Canadian soldiers have sacrificed their lives for peacekeeping (Dorn). Whenever one thinks of Canadian peacekeeping, the first individual that comes to mind is Pearson. Pearson’s contribution to the Suez Crisis peacekeeping operation showed people how a middle power could ensure world

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