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Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand used her address to the United Nations General Assembly to emphasize Canada's strategic autonomy, support for the International Criminal Court, and cooperation among middle powers. She called for a just peace in Ukraine, Palestinian and Israeli self-determination, and an end to hate-based violence. Anand also said Canada would work with whoever is elected as the next UN secretary-general, regardless of gender.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand speaks outside United Nations headquarters during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has put" strategic autonomy" at the forefront of Canada's address to the United Nations General Assembly today.
Anand's speech echoes Prime Minister Mark Carney's quest for middle powers to work together by forging deeper ties. She says Canada supports the International Criminal Court, amid Washington's quest to dismantle the institution and while critics argue Canada is not calling out American coercion. Anand also says Canada is ready to work with whoever UN members elect as their next secretary-general regardless of gender, after the Trudeau government had called for a woman to lead the organization.
Her speech calls for a just peace in Ukraine, self-determination for Palestinians and Israelis, and an end to hate-based violence such as an attack last weekend on an Ontario synagogue. Anand spoke instead of Carney, who was at the UN from Monday to Wednesday but whose officials said he could not deliver Canada's address due to scheduling issues. Instead of 47 hot takes, getEvery Saturday, Peter Mansbridge provides a calm, thoughtful take on the week's top news stories. Subscribe for FREE! You can unsubscribe any time.
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