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Bob Rae Elected to Lead UN International Development Body

  • Bob Rae, Canada's UN ambassador, has been elected president of the UN's Economic and Social Council for a one-year term.
  • Rae's presidency will emphasize ethical AI use, global migration, and financing for sustainable development.
  • This term aligns with Canada assuming the G7 presidency next year, marking Rae as the third Canadian to lead a UN charter body.