I believe the UN peacekeeping mission program is an important tool for minimizing conflicts around the world. Guided by impartiality and undertaken only with the consent of warring parties, missions under this program are critical in the efforts to transition violent societies to peace.

Canada has a long history of supporting these missions and has earned a strong reputation for its expertise in this area. Thus, I have been dismayed that the number of Canadian peacekeepers has been drastically reduced over the last decade. Despite the paucity of our country’s contribution, Canada is nonetheless recognized for its leadership and know-how.

We want to dramatically enlarge the contingent of Canadian Peacekeepers and play our part in the worthy project of reducing violence in this turbulent world. In light of ongoing changes in Peacekeeping technology, we believe Canada should invest heavily in tech training and support for our Peacekeepers, while also providing this skill development to countries less able to do so for their own contingents.

This is why I  created an e-petition to the government and am seeking your support.

Please have a look and sign e-7705 if you agree.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7705