Canada to Seek UN Security Council Seat for 2021-22

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that Canada will seek a two-year term on the U.N. Security Council starting in 2021, citing the country's resettling of Syrian refugees and a desire to take part in U.N. peacekeeping efforts as evidence of a renewed commitment to engagement in world affairs.   Trudeau, who took office in November, said Canada's ideals align with many of those dear to the U.N., including human rights, gender equality and diversity. Canada last held a...

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