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UNITED NATIONS - / www.MaximsNews.com, UN/ - 20 December 2006 -- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today issued the following statement on the human rights situation in Burma: “Burma continues to demonstrate its disregard for international human rights standards and its unwillingness to engage constructively with the international community. “Canada urges the UN Security Council to adopt the draft resolution that addresses the grave situation in Burma. “It is important that Burma address human rights violations and restore democracy. The adoption of this resolution is essential to paving the way for that to happen. “Canada will continue to stand up for human rights and take principled positions on important issues to ensure that freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law—values that define our country—are enjoyed around the world.“ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ December 19,
2006 (6:15 p.m. EST) For further information, media representatives may contact: Foreign
Affairs Media Relations Office _________________________________________________________
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