Meeting Between the Government of Canada and The Government of Spain UN Nairobi Complex

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Sustainable Development The Canadian Commitment

• I would like to reaffirm the desire of Canada
  to host the 2006 World Urban Forum in Vancouver
• Prime Minister Jean Chrétien Johannesburg, 2002

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HABITAT 30

• First UN Conference on Human Settlements
• Lasting effect on how we view our cities
• Opportunity to renew our commitment

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Urbanization local impact means
global consequence

• The world after HABITAT
• Dramatic changes since HABITAT
• Many forecasts have come true
• Essential that countries work together

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City of Vancouver

• Great beauty and great disparities
• Location a significant factor
• Healthy lifestyle advantage inner city
  disadvantage

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The Vancouver Agreement

• Cooperation and commitment
• Model for similar initiatives
• Involvement at every level

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British Columbia

• Heritage sanctuary vs. sector enterprise
• Recreation hand-in-hand with protection
• Balancing competing needs business and
  environment

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Global living global caring

• Local issues now global issues
• Must build relationships
• Provide intellectual leadership

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Change to meet changing needs

• Problems need immediate action
• Need to pioneer new formats
• Holistic approach

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