This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
On June 18, 2020, Canada's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council was rejected, marking the end of a costly and high-profile campaign.
Canada's campaign, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, invested heavily in the bid, employing 13 full-time staff and hosting a Celine Dion concert in New York for diplomats.
Despite the star-studded campaign, Canada lost out to Norway and Ireland, which secured the two Western bloc seats on the Security Council.
The Security Council has 10 non-permanent members, elected for two years each, in addition to permanent members the UK, China, France, Russia, and the United States.
Canada's defeat was not the only outcome of the vote, with India and Mexico running unopposed for their respective regions.
According to reports, Norway secured 130 votes, while Ireland received 128, and Canada managed 108 votes.
The terms for new members on the Security Council began on January 1, 2021.
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