The extent to which Canadian foreign policy promotes internationalism.
Peacekeeping in Afghanistan
In 2001, after the fall of the Taliban regime, Canada was steadily increasing its military involvement in Afghanistan. When Canadian peacekeepers landed in Afghanistan in late August 2003, it marked one of Canada's major acts toward promoting international by using its foreign policy.
Many soldiers were sent to Afghanistan with their equipment to help Afghanis and create peace there. Many of them were killed by terrorist attacks. The Canadian presence in Afghanistan has been mired in criticism since it was announced.
Today, more soldiers are being killed and others injured in Afghanistan. This raises many questions about the presence of Canada in danger. Would Canada continue peacekeeping in Afghanistan? Would it use such foreign policy to promote internationalism?
The International Law of the Seas
International law is based on international treaties, agreements, and conventions. It is essential to solve the disputes arising from conflicts between countries. An example of an agreement that has become part of international law is the Law of the Sea. This agreement put down rules for the high seas, which water that lie beyond the territorial waters of a certain country.
In Canada, the territorial waters extend 22 kilometers from the coast. It has exclusive right to control fishing, mining, and environment in an area of 370 kilometers from the coast.
Canada didn’t accept that law until 2003, one of the reasons was the concerns about fishing on the Grand Banks. This was formed by underwater shelf that expands to 730 kilometers which is more than they have been given by the law.