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Joly Criticizes Conservative Rhetoric and Global Polarization in UN Speech

  • Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly called for global unity to combat political polarization, criticizing rhetoric from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre without naming him.
  • Joly-emphasized-women's-rights, international-law, and the need to counter human rights abuses, including in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
  • The speech also highlighted Canada’s support for UN reforms and its campaign for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.