prevented fran building a productive future for themelves in conditions of peace and aecuri ty. As the Canadian Secretary of Stats for External Affairs said in the Canadian Parliament yesterday, Canada is convinced that the preaent stalemate is creating increasingly dangerous circumstances and is putting under strain the CaPacity of moderate leadership on both sides to exercise restraint. An early start to an Israeli-Palestinian aialogue, as outlined by United State8 8ecretary of State Baker, is essential0 as it is the most viable option by which a just, comprehensive and lasting peace settlement can be achieved. Canada has had a long and positive experience in United Nations peace-keeping and observer missions. Menhers of the Canadian forces cm today bA fOldi performing duties in the Garan, in Lebanon, in the Sinai and in Iraq. Indeed, Canada has participated in every United Nations peace-keeping force in the Middle East. We have also supported the exercise of the good offices of the Secretory-General of the United Nations. This experience has clearly shown that, in the tight circunmtances, the international amunity can play a helpful role in the pacification and settlement of conflicts. &J e ConsBquenm, Canada will be prepard to discuss with other matbere of the aunoil, duping the amuse of this debate, Options by which the Unite8 Nations could help alleviate the eituatio, in the osupied ba TI itor Poe. While at this mment we are not advocating any sperJific fomula, I would hope that as a result of proposals which have been made to the Council and proposals which may etill be made during the cmtinuation of this debate and following our deliberations , tie wiu collectively ma umniajtpualy S/PV. 2923 121-12s (Ht. rZortier, Canada) fdmkify feasible, ami co8Mxuctive options. Were ouch a conmna~ls to t# identified 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of the United Nations in achieving a peaceful resolution. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no specific mention of economic development, natural resources, or environmental issues. The focus is on the conflict and the need for a peaceful settlement, which suggests that the category is likely to be related to international relations or humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations