Commentary
As heads of states and delegates worldwide gather in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the foundations upon which it is built have become more precarious than ever. Ongoing wars, disinformation campaigns, and cases of electoral interference are challenging the international rules-based order and presenting acute threats against long-term peace, sustainability, and prosperity.
Therefore, it’s wise that the theme for this year’s UNGA is “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.” As the People’s Republic of China continues to ramp up its efforts to exclude Taiwan from the international community and erase Taiwanese identity, the 23.5 million people of Taiwan call on Canada and all like-minded countries to embrace Taiwan’s bid to meaningfully participate in the United Nations and its specialized agencies, or join the U.N. system as an observer, and safeguard the peaceful status quo across the Taiwan Strait….