Canada's role as a
peacekeeper began in the 50's when Lester Pearson, Canada's ambassador to the
UN suggested that the organization might create a peace keeping force. This
force could be used to negotiate an alternative solution to fighting or stop
wars from happening. Canada is known throughout the world for supporting peace
keeping missions and has participated in more missions than any other country
in the world. The missions Canada has participated in built a reputation for
Canada as a peace keeping country.
The role of the United Nations supplying forces to keep the peace was first suggested by Mike Pearson, (Canadian Prime Minister) when he was serving at the UN as Canada's representative. Pearson was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for the inspiration and Canada has become the most important and respected country in Peace keeping duties, for the UN, throughout the world.
The role of the United Nations supplying forces to keep the peace was first suggested by Mike Pearson, (Canadian Prime Minister) when he was serving at the UN as Canada's representative. Pearson was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for the inspiration and Canada has become the most important and respected country in Peace keeping duties, for the UN, throughout the world.