Essay About Human Rights And Important Issue

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The foreign policies of many countries have change drastically since the horrible events
of Sept 11th. National security, and the war on terror have moved to the forefront of
policies. Human rights, and nation sovereignty have been demed less important in light of
the serch for torroist and the protection of on borders. This is especially
Canadas foreign policy has traditionally
been one of promoting bilateral agreements,
emphasis on human rights promotion, the peace-building process. At the forefront of
Canadian foreign policy is our relationship with the united States. Canada has historically
followed a policy of balancing our own interests and keeping our unique relationship
with the super power to the south friendly.
For many the most important issue in Canadian foreign policy is our relationshipt with
the United States. With over 80% of our trade exports going to the US, and we being that
country largest receipient of exports as well. The Canada-US trade relation is the biggest
in the world, with over $19 billion crossing the border daily. During his tenure as foreign
affairs minister Axworthy was labelled anti-American, and was seen as putting more
emphasis on international relations then those close to home, and important. Axworthy in
his book, stipulates how gaining more power with the US isnt through tough stances
against this huge beast we have no hope od winning against, especially with new
president George Bush. But through building relationships with other countries to
stregthen our stance. Mexico is the prime example of this. In forming