Chapter 6.1
Foreign Policy Development: How Canada Shapes Its Role in the World
Explore the doctrines, milestones, and institutions that define Canadian foreign policy, from UN peacekeeping and the Ottawa Treaty to Arctic sovereignty and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.
What You'll Learn
Canada's foreign policy is built on multilateralism and middle power diplomacy.
Global Affairs Canada leads diplomatic relations and international trade policy.
Human security and R2P reflect Canada's humanitarian values internationally.
Arctic sovereignty and CUSMA shape Canada's contemporary foreign policy priorities.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze Canada's balance between sovereignty and continental integration.
2
Learners identify key foreign policy doctrines including multilateralism and functionalism.
3
Questions test knowledge of landmark treaties, institutions, and policy milestones.
Why This Matters
Understanding foreign policy development equips students to critically analyze how Canada navigates global challenges, upholds human rights, and exercises international influence through diplomacy and multilateral cooperation.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Multilateralism
Middle Power
Human Security
Foreign Policy
Diplomacy
