Today, 75 years ago, 51 heads of governments entered the San Francisco Opera House and

signed the Charter of the United Nations. There was a gentle rain when William Lyon McKenzie

King stepped up to sign for Canada. I know because the now well-retired Reverend Paul Morris,

a young Canadian soldier, decided during a break from studies at UBC, to visit the Opera House

because he knew something historic f...

The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) adds its voice to others in strongly condemning racism and violence, in all its forms, against all marginalized groups. Nelson Mandela powerfully said “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background or his religion. People learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for lov...

The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) Board and 30 000 members is proud to support Canada’s disciplined and thoughtful campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council, with the election June 17th.

UNA-Canada is an independent civil society organization. Its 75 year long history of engaged and engaging Canadians on the work of the United Nations and global issues that affect us all.sho...