Nova Scotia
6. International Relations
6.4 Canadas Role in Global Affairs
Chapter 6.4
Canada's Role in Global Affairs: Peacekeeping, Diplomacy, and Middle Power Leadership
Explore how Canada shapes international relations through multilateralism, UN peacekeeping, human security advocacy, and strategic trade partnerships on the world stage.
What You'll Learn
Canada acts as a middle power through multilateral diplomacy worldwide.
Pearson's UNEF proposal defined Canada's peacekeeping identity globally.
Human security and R2P reflect Canada's international humanitarian commitments.
Trade agreements like CUSMA and CETA shape Canada's economic diplomacy.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze Canada's peacekeeping legacy and multilateral foreign policy.
2
Learners identify key institutions, treaties, and Canadian diplomatic concepts.
3
Practice questions test understanding of trade, aid, and sovereignty issues.
Why This Matters
Understanding Canada's role in global affairs equips learners with the analytical frameworks needed to evaluate how nations exercise influence, uphold international law, and navigate the complex tensions between sovereignty, human rights, and economic interests in an interconnected world.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Multilateralism
Peacekeeping
Middle Power
Human Security
Foreign Policy
NS Curriculum Aligned
