This opening excerpt from the Liberal Party of Canada's campaign policy platform is largely definitive of Canadians' past and present aspirations for sustainable development. This country's vision is not just about balanced policies for jobs and growth. It goes beyond and embraces the very fabric of our way of life. We take a wide perspective when defining the environment for human development in Canada. We must also take a similar view when laying the foundations for CIDA's work with developing countries.
Sustainable development is a multi-dimensional and many faceted objective.
When shaping foreign policy, recognition of these intricacies is paramount. Without such recognition, our basis for developmental aid may be flawed. Much of the discussion at the seminar was restricted to viewing sustainable development as an environmental issue only. Mr. Robinson's address departed from this theme by providing a clear, precise and broadly formulated policy for sustainable development - looking towards a sound overall environment for international development. This edition of the Express summarizes the ideas advanced by Mr. Robinson in his address.