| ID | 079672 |
| Title Proper | Canada in the commonwealth |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Potter, Evan H |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Canada has long been a major player in the Commonwealth. This essay will assert that Canada has the ability and opportunity to redefine its place in this organization and assume a greater leadership role. Reviewing Canada's involvement within the official and unofficial institutions of the Commonwealth is the basis for an examination of the role played by this multilateral organization in Canada's foreign policy. A discussion of the costs and benefits of Commonwealth membership generates some recommendations. Given Canada's pursuit of an avowedly stronger international presence since 2003, the perception that it has been a model nation in managing a diverse society, and its active role in responding to failed and fragile states (especially in Haiti and Afghanistan), there is an opportunity for Canada to seek an even greater leadership role within the Commonwealth, although to be successful this expression must be backed by the necessary domestic public support that can be translated into political will. |
| `In' analytical Note | Round Table Vol. 96, No.391; Aug 2007: p447-463 |
| Journal Source | Round Table Vol. 96, No.391; Aug 2007: p447-463 |
| Key Words | Canada ; Commonwealth ; Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group ; Commonwealth of Learning |