UN General Assembly
2019

The situation in the Sahel is another striking example. Young people have too few opportunities, which in turn makes them more susceptible to extremism and to criminal and terrorist networks. As most conflicts are deeply rooted in the lack of economic opportunities, focusing on the prevention and peacebuilding agenda means looking through an economic-security lens. As a member of the Security Council, Canada will call attention to the vital links between sustainable and inclusive economic growth, job creation, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and security. We will continue to break down the silos between security and development, between Governments and the private sector, between North and South, between traditional and non-traditional partners and between United Nations organs like the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, so that they can work better together, for all people.