Wednesday, 6 October Canada The Union must avoid the temptation to dilute its im-pact also with an in-depth understanding of the industry, of its future, and of the synergies we require moving ahead. These are Mr. Chairman the reasons why we be-lieve by seeking authority over issues that are being addressed appropriately by other organizations. Dr. Veena Rawat is the best candidate for the po-sition of Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau. It is Canada’s aspiration that this conference will set a path that enables the organization to deliver on its mandate and contribute where it is best placed to do so. We look forward to working with other Member States to bring about those kinds of productive outcomes. She is not only a team player but a consensus builder, qualities essential to keep the Union on track and able to meet the needs of its Member States. Dear colleagues: Thank you. We must keep in mind that resources are never lim-itless. Just as the Government of Canada and govern-ments around the world are focusing on priorities and allocating resources accordingly, so too must interna-tional organizations. Consequently, we welcome the ITU’s continuing improvements to its accountability, financial management and governance practices. Nous croyons que l’engagement du Canada à l’égard du travail accompli par l’UIT dans l’ensemble de ses activités est bien illustré par le rôle qu’il joue comme membre du Conseil de l’UIT depuis 1947– un rôle que le Canada souhaite d’ailleurs poursuivre et pour lequel il sollicite le soutien des États membres. The ITU has a unique role to play in assisting Member States in their efforts of building the technical and pol-icy related capacity required to connect their citizens, and to capture the benefits that robust and secure digital infrastructures can offer. But it needs to do so by concentrating on what no one else is doing, and by doing it well. 129