2.  Official Principles:  Internationalism  Multiculturalism  Mediation  Compromise  Peaceful Change

3.  Manages day-to-day foreign relations through:  Multilaterally- wide rang of relationships in international organizations  Bilaterally- direct relations with other countries e.g. NAFTA

4.  They are responsible for co-ordinating:  Canada’s response to international security  Protecting Canadians and Canadian facilities abroad  Handling international terrorist acts involving Canadians  Managing relations with foreign diplomats in Canada  E.g: One Main Policy: promote human rights and democratic values

5.  Objective: Promote the country as a business leader and to negotiate trade agreements that will help Canadian businesses compete in the international marketplace.

6.  The Department of National Defence (DND) has 3 objectives:  To protect Canada  To contribute to world peace and international security  To protect Canadian interests abroad.

7.  The Canadian forces contribute to global security, peace and stability.  Involved in every UN peacekeeping mission since its creation.  This includes: The Balkans (1991), Somalia (1993), Rwanda(1994) etc.

8.  Canada is the sixth highest military spender among NATO countries- 13.6 billion dollars.  Many believe this is too high, and it can be used on social programs.  Others believe it should be increased to insure Canadian Forces can fulfill their roles as peacekeepers and defenders of Canada.

9.  The main voice for Canadian Foreign Aid.  Donates billions of dollars to international development assistance programs.  Supports projects in more than 150 countries.  Distributes in 3 ways:  Multilateral aid- International Agencies  Tied to certain conditions to help promote Canadian goods and services  NGOs

10.  1. meet basic human needs with healthcare, education etc.  2. promote gender equality by support programs that foster equality of woman.  3. help developing countries and countries in transition.  4. promote democratic values, good governance and respect for human rights  5. to promote economic development  6. help developing countries protect their environments.