Foreign policy is essential for any country’s success. In general, foreign policy is used to establish relationships with foreign countries, to help assist their goal, whatever that may be. It can be beneficial to establish economic relationships, such as trade of resources, military assistance, or help with the overall structural development. An example, although controversial, is the North American free trade agreement, which Canada received reduction of tariffs and other barriers. Currently, Canada works in direction with international organizations such as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), United Nations (UN), and with other organizations on international issues. Generally, Canada covers policies dealing with economic and humanitarian
