Abstract
Lloyd Axworthy in his first substantial statement as Minister of Foreign Affairs signalled that human right should assume greater importance in Canadian policymaking. This was to be expected from a minister identified with the liberal end of the Liberal spectrum. But, as Paul Knox argues, so far Axworthy has merely suggested a new emphasis; he has not outlined a new policy. As yet there is no commitment to support stronger human rights provisions in global or regional trade agreements. Knox suggests that if the Minister wants to leave his stamp on this area of Canadian foreign policy, he will have to embark on specific initiatives that are well focused and well understood at home and abroad.
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