Yet there have been setbacks too. The presidential vote in Peru is a matter of deep concern to all. Left unexamined, it will certainly diminish the credibility of this Organization. Through the Unit for the Promotion of Democracy, with its electoral assistance, and observer missions, the OAS plays an important role in promoting open and fair elections. We need to do more to ensure that all elections can meet this standard, and that openness and fairness are the norms all people can expect.
Governance depends as well on full respect for human rights.
Our Organization can and should do more. These undertakings need to be nurtured. Canada is committed to providing support and resources to reform efforts, such as human rights training for the security sector. We are further committed to specific and practical human rights projects in the field. For example, we are examining the development of a Network of National Human Rights Institutions, and we offer continued support for national human rights offices.