"...PROMISES TO KEEP..."

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) gratefully acknowledges the participation and contribution of Canadian non-governmental organizations, aboriginal groups, statutory human rights and related agencies, premiers and members of provincial and federal cabinets, parliamentarians, and the large number of academics, professionals and other interested citizens, who contributed in the preparation of this report. We hope it accurately reflects the interest, enthusiasm and commitment expressed by all.

This comprehensive survey would not have been possible without the engagement and active support of the staff and Board members of the UNA-C, in particular the contributions of Wendy Lange, Joan Broughton, Angus Archer and many others in all parts of Canada who assisted us in planning the numerous consultations. Magda Seydegart of South House Exchange of Ottawa, along with her colleagues Trudi Thomae and Elizabeth Smith were most helpful in planning and conducting focus groups and compiling and presenting cohesive text from a jumble of notes.

We also wish to thank the federal Department of Canadian Heritage, the Charles R. Bronfman Foundation, Via Rail Canada, the Humanities Fund of the United Steelworkers of Canada, FEDEX Canada, Stuart Realty, Metro Toronto, and, of course, the United Nations Association in Canada for their financial support to the endeavour.

We trust that the enthusiasm generated by participants and respondents has found its way onto the pages of this report and that it will transform political interest into political will.

"...but I have promises to keep
and miles to go before I sleep
and miles to go before I sleep."

Robert Frost,

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION
2. BACKGROUND
3. METHODOLOGY
4. KEY THEMES
• Youth Participation
• Diversity
• Economic and Social Rights
• Civil Society
• Aboriginal Participation
• Privacy and Technology
• Role of the UN
5. KEY CONDITIONS
   • Community-Level Initiative
   • A Special Partner: Youth

6. CHOICES FOR AN ENABLING STRUCTURE
   • Purpose and Function
   • Anticipated Outcomes
   • Composition of the National Structure
   • National Secretariat
   • Financial Resources

7. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
8. IDEAS BANK: 101 WAYS TO COMMEMORATE 50 YEARS 26

Annex A: List of Interviewees and Questionnaire Respondents
Annex B Sample Questionnaire
(Both annexes are available upon request)