been working closely with (he other members of the Council since last Fridav to develop a package of comprehensive collective sanctions against Iraq. (continued in English) The rare imposition of sanctiona by the Council is not sormthing that we take 1 ightly. However, Eaced with the total intransigence of the Iraqi regime and the extremely serious nature of b ts fnvas ion and occupation of Kuwait, there can be no JSM/edd s/w.2933 24-25 (Mr. For tier, Canada) 0th~: alternative but TV act under Article 41 of the Charter of the United Nations. Mv Government would have hoped that these measures would have extended further, for example, to include more explicitly financial and other services. The draft resoLution now before us, once adopted by the Council, would nevertheless impose one of the broadest set of sanctions ever put in place against a State Member of the United Nations. It covers all aspects of mil scary, economic and financial relations with Iraq and occupied Kuwait. ws recognise, as other coLLes3Ues have mentioned, that these sanctions will impose hardships on many countries, on public and private organisations , and indeed on individuals throughout the woe Id. But sacrifices are necessary to maintain the peace and security of States and the integrity of the international system. The Iraqi r&glme has shcwn itself to be unmoved by the universal condermatfon and the unusual diplomatic efforts undertaken sg far. Wa must new take the extraordinary steps provided for in Article 41 of the Charter to exert the necessary additional pressure on Iraq to end forthwith its aggression and occupation of Kuwait. We in Canada take these steps only after the most grave and serious consideration. These measures are essential to safeguard the rule of law and to dater future awressors. We must discharge our responsibilities to all 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the implementation of economic sanctions against Iraq by the United Nations Security Council. It highlights the need to take extraordinary measures to pressure Iraq to end its aggression and occupation of Kuwait, and the draft resolution being considered by the Council aims to impose a comprehensive set of sanctions on Iraq. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues related to Iraq or the region, but rather focuses on the international relations and the need to maintain peace and security.

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