Talk:Canadian peacekeeping/Archive 1

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GA Review

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Reviewer: Nikkimaria (talk · contribs) 21:46, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

The lead is on the long side given the article's length

Fixed I believe ...a few sentences removed.Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

"for the common good of all the world's nations and not just its allies". When referring to countries or nations, referring to the world is redundant

Fixed Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

"approximately 130 Canadians having given their lives" - see MOS:EUPH. Ditto "loss of life"

Fixed Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

Er, looks like this is still there? Nikkimaria (talk) 04:15, 20 March 2024 (UTC)

sorry my bad.... I think it was there twice or I copying and pasted it back over.Moxy🍁 05:09, 20 March 2024 (UTC)

"Approximately 130 Canadians having given their lives during peacekeeping operations (123 in UN missions)." - not a complete sentence. The article would benefit from a thorough copy-editing

Fixed Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

"Military observers, commanded by Lieutenant-General E.L.M. Burns". Given that the listing is from 1948 to present, this is potentially confusing - suggest clarifying, and doing the same for other similar entries.

Removed..having reasl trouble finding all commanders...some say 7 some say 10 others say 11...so will simply let sources cover this by each mission.Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

Not a big fan of the organization of the article - the lead section is meant to serve as an overview, so having a separate Overview section doesn't make a lot of sense. One possible division would be History, Operations, and Recognition.

Fixed I believe Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

"being looked upon to find a solution" - why?

Fixed..reworded Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

The only significant controversy mentioned is Somalia. The article would be more balanced with discussion of other controversies, such as Rwanda, or critiques of its general approach

Fixed Moxy🍁 06:15, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

Suggest adding alt text. Nikkimaria (talk) 21:46, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

FixedMoxy🍁 17:49, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

Thank you so much will work on all points...ping you in a few days or so. Moxy🍁 00:34, 17 March 2024 (UTC)
@Nikkimaria: ok lets take a look ....see what more I can do. No rush!!!!! Moxy🍁 18:04, 19 March 2024 (UTC)
Sorry hard to evaluate with edit after edit going on..., the topic can be endless. Will sit back and see what you think. Spring is here. Moxy🍁 23:07, 20 March 2024 (UTC)

I think the main remaining issue here is article structure - the organization remains a bit unclear for me. For example, how is the material being divided into Peace operations vs Participation - what goes in one section and what goes in the other? Nikkimaria (talk) 00:22, 21 March 2024 (UTC)

I invite you or anyone to edit the structure that best serves our readers. Should we merger the sections?...i am up to whatever you think is best. Moxy🍁 00:35, 21 March 2024 (UTC)

Ok got an emal about structure .- info moved around....see what you think..@Nikkimaria:. Moxy🍁 07:21, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

I think that's reasonable. Nikkimaria (talk) 19:04, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

Did you know nomination

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The result was: promoted by Bruxton talk 19:29, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

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Canadian peacekeeper wearing the distinctive UN blue helmet

... that Canadian peacekeepers participated in every UN peacekeeping effort from its inception until 1989? Source: Rudderham, M. A. (2008). "Canada and United Nations Peace Operations: Challenges, Opportunities, and Canada's Response". International Journal. 63 (2). [Sage Publications, Ltd., Canadian International Council]: 359–384. ISSN 0020-7020. JSTOR 40204368. Retrieved Mar 24, 2024.
- ALT1: ... that Canadia's peacekeeping program provided the most amount of UN peacekeepers during the Cold War? Source: "The Fall of Canadian Peacekeeping: Should It Be Revived?". NAOC. Jul 31, 2019.
- ALT2: ... that the 9th of August is the day that Canadian peacekeepers are commemorated in Canada? Source: "National Peacekeepers' Day – August 9th". Veterans Affairs Canada. Mar 25, 2009. Retrieved Mar 24, 2024.
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- Comment: ~~Good day for rotation - National Peacekeepers' Day in Canada is August 9th~~

Improved to Good Article status by Moxy (talk).

Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has less than 5 past nominations.

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Moxy🍁 04:42, 24 March 2024 (UTC).

Date requests should be made within six weeks of the proposed date, and August 9th is nearly six months away.--Laun chba ller 13:02, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

Any date is fine....seems there is a back log....did not think it would be looked at for months..... Date recommendation struckMoxy🍁 14:49, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

Full review needed.--Laun chba ller 09:18, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

Starting review. Zeete (talk) 17:45, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
- @Moxy:: Promoted to Good Article on March 23, previously had been redirect to Military history of Canada#Participation in peacekeeping missions, DYK check reports over 10,000 characters, well cited, neutral, earwig reports violation unlikely (23.7%), QPQ not needed, hooks interesting, length checked ok.

Issue: The reference for the first sentence (until 1989) in the lede does not support the 1989 claim and is not the same as the one given above (Rudderham) for ALT0 and the one given in the Canadian peacekeeping#Peacekeeping efforts section. The first reference in the article should be changed to Rudderham, or removed. See MOS:LEADCITE. Also check the Military history of Canada#Participation in peacekeeping missions section reference. ALT1 cite checks ok. Thanks, Zeete (talk) 18:50, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

@Zeete:....Source swapped out as per your request. Thank you for your time.Moxy🍁 20:25, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

@Moxy:: Great article about Canadian peacekeeping. I like both hooks, with a preference for ALT1. Good to go! Thanks, Zeete (talk) 20:42, 25 March 2024 (UTC)