1. According to the author, it was Canada that " invented"
the concept of
and convinced the world to put pressure on South Africa's
policies.
2. As a member of the Commonwealth, Canada used to unquestioningly
assist
in its foreign policy.
3. When Britain lost its status as a world power after World War
II, Canada became a junior partner helping
global interests particularly during the Cold War.
4. To promote peace and cooperation among nations, Canada plays
an active role in international organizations like the United Nations,
the Commonwealth, and
.
5. To ensure its national security, Canada participates in alliances,
most notably,
that links Canadian security to security in Europe.
6. Former Canadian Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier used to refer
to the two world wars in which Canada was involved in terms of "
".
7. According to the author, it was
, Canada's best-known world leader, who worked especially hard to
make Canadian foreign policy distinctive from that of the U.S..
8. As is noted, aid became an important part of Canadian foreign
policy, and both Pearson and Trudeau pressed hard for
, and
to make humanitarian development assistance the top of aid programs.
9. Due to its contribution to the international system, Canada
has a global reputation as being
.