A broad-based citizen's coalition, the Council of Canadians was formed in 1985 to protect Canada’s political and economic sovereignty. The Council publicizes issues that are important to Canadians, such as the proposed security partnership with the US and Mexico, access to water resources, energy and other environmental issues. (
http://www.canadians.org/
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This UN site describes the UN peacekeeping organization and goals, as well as current activity in countries round the world. (
http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/dpko/
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This Museum of Civilization exhibit ends in the 1990’s, but offers a comprehensive view of how the Law of the Sea evolved, and how it affects Canada’s interests. (
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/lifelines/apple2e.shtml
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CIDA is Canada's chief agency for the delivery of humanitarian aid. The website has information on current CIDA programs and issues, including this discussion of Canada’s policy on tied aid. (
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/aideffectiveness#53
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This brief history of the International Development Research Centre recounts Canada's efforts to have recipient countries participate in the development of their aid programs. (
http://www.idrc.ca/uploads/user-S/11394255461History_rev_e.pdf
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