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This document is an introduction to Canada’s latest foreign policy review. It explains the rationale for a new look at Canadian foreign policy and sets out the government’s international policy agenda, direction, and priorities. It describes current challenges and opportunities, explains Canada’s approach, and summarizes the government’s plan to revitalize continental relations, build a more secure world, increase global prosperity, and contribute to human rights and international development. Includes a chapter describing the exigencies of modern multilateralism and diplomacy.