Assignment Problem: How does Canada's involvement in internationalism impact its national interests?
Citizen one: while I believe that Canada's current involvement and foreign affairs must remain steady for the time being, it is important to reevaluate our national commitment as the global political and economic climate changes. Canada's national reputation of peaceful discourse and a quality should guide or approach when dealing with international conflict and supporting vulnerable nations in crisis, but we need to be more forceful when it comes to advocating for our own interests, especially when it relates to national security and providing for that economic interest of Canadian citizens. Otherwise, we could be at risk of falling behind stronger, more robust nations that progressive overtaking Canada's reputation as a world leader.
Citizen two: Canadians brag endlessly that we are the best peacekeepers in the entire world. Peacekeeping is supposedly something that fundamentally defines who we are as people, but our bragging hasn't really kept up with reality. While Canada still contributes financial and personal support to United Nations peacekeeping missions, our support has definitely decreased. In 2016 we actually rank 67th out of the nations who sent military and police support around the globe. Although our current foreign policy goals of the size international trade partners and upholding peace in the global community, I'm concerned that her foreign policy goals are not being fulfilled in light of our decreased involvement international conflict resolution and peacekeeping efforts.
Citizen 3: Canada cannot avoid being part of the international community. We need to strengthen our efforts to address a International security threats, support a refugee adoption and protection program, strengthen and diversified trade paths and exports, and pursue Global prosperity, equality, and sustainability. Our nation's efforts to contribute internationally do not go unnoticed, and we continue to benefit both economically and politically from other nations perceptions of interactions with us. If we decrease our international involvement, we will end up hurting our national interests and our international relationship's.
Forum response based on each citizen.
1. Explore the issue Canada's involvement in internationalism and the impact on its national interest
2. Analyze the various points of view on the issue
3. Explain and defend your position on the issue
4. Support your point of view by using your understanding of social studies content