DVM 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Korean War, Humanitarian Aid, United Nations General Assembly

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: International Development and Globalization
• Course: DVM 1100
• Professor: Mahmoud Masaeli

Document Summary

The statute of westminster, 11 december 1931. A a british law clarifying the powers of canada"s parliament and those of the other. It granted these former colonies full legal freedom except in those areas where they chose to remain subordinate to britain. 1948-canada and universal declaration of human rights. 1949-international convention against all forms of discrimination against women. * although we are a newer country we are very active in the international community. Reasons for non-involvement in the developing countries: strengthening the foundations of our country, developing countries came into existence in 1960, canada was not a colonizing country, justice advocacy is a great theme in canada"s culture. *criticizing of the irresponsibility of the former colonizers. Factors impacting our position toward the developing countries. The un charter: social justice and the standards of life, international cooperation for economic, social, and cultural issues.