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Canadian Foreign
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Submission to the Hon. Bill
Graham
Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign
Policy Review – 2003
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Dear Minister Graham:
 There
are many challenging questions that arise as you consider the future direction
of Canadian foreign policy. You will have to make decisions based on the short
term and long term pursuit of Canadian interests and values. At times this means
that Canadian policy will be directed at securing direct advantages, frequently
in direct competition with other countries, for Canada. At other times, Canadian
policies will be supportive of achieving outcomes where Canadian interests may
be less visible but where an international public good can be identified.
The formulation and pursuit of Canada’s foreign policy does not take place in a
vacuum. Canadian foreign policy is built upon the foundation of our historical
relationships and policy priorities. We maintain memberships in a range of
multilateral and plurilateral organizations. Different issues call for the
deployment of different diplomatic and political instruments. Individual
geographic regions are characterized also by different challenges and
opportunities. Some issues can have a significant impact on Canadian interests
and yet our ability to influence events may be minimal or even non-existent. In
other instances, we as a country may be able to bring acknowledged leadership to
bear to achieve outcomes that barely touch directly on Canadian interests but in
which our efforts may have a dramatic impact in other countries...
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