Writing on June 5, 2026 on his Substack blog The Resistance, activist, commentator, former MP and popular musician Charlie Angus urges Canada and Canadians to stand with the Cuban people against the cruel American blockade of fuel, food and medicine to that country. “Children are dying. Seniors are dying,” he writes. “The people of Cuba are looking to… Continue Reading Cuba: A War without Bombs-Charlie Angus
June 18, 5:00 PM ET at University of Ottawa The WPSN-C’s Sudan Working Group is screening Sudan, Remember Us, followed by a panel discussion with Sudanese women human rights defenders and feminist allies. Sudan, Remember Us captures a pivotal moment in Sudan’s recent history, following young Sudanese activists who mobilized for democratic change and documents the challenges that followed.… Continue Reading Women Peace and Security Sudan Working Group screening Sudan Remember Us
“It can no longer be denied that Israel is a rogue state,” wrote Ottawa journalist Jane Touzel on May 30, 2026 in an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand calling on Canada to act. “Taking on Israel begins with joining like-minded countries in vocal and unequivocal condemnation of Israeli behaviour, not just… Continue Reading Do What is Right: Jane Touzel on Canada’s Response to the Rogue State of Israel
On the heels of the Santa Marta conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels, the Group of 78 is privileged to host, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 am Eastern, a webinar on how small businesses in the Global South are charting a path toward a gender-equitable energy transition. The event will report on the innovative findings… Continue Reading How Small Business Can Enable a Gender-Equitable Energy Transition: Experience from the Global South
On May 27, 2026, Group of 78 Chair Ted Jackson, on behalf of the Board of Directors, wrote to Ruby Dagher expressing our deep appreciation for Dr. Dagher’s superb leadership as Chair of the G78 Peace and Security Working Group and as a member of the Executive Committee. “No strategic assessment was too big or immediate need too… Continue Reading G78 Board Thanks Ruby Dagher for Her Excellent Leadership
Writing in the Toronto Star on May 23, 2026, former federal cabinet ministers Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock make the case that Canada needs a peace agenda. “Security cannot be measured only in ships, missiles, drones and fighter aircraft. It must also be measured in wars prevented, civilians protected, famine averted and peace processes sustained. That is why… Continue Reading Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock: Canada Needs a Peace Agenda
Writing for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on May 22, 2026, Group of 78 Board member Bruce Campbell argues that the federal government’s intensifying deregulation agenda puts Canadians at risk. Last year, Bill C-5, he notes, “gave the cabinet the ability to prioritize and fast-track major projects including scrapping regulations it views as red tape.” Moreover “The… Continue Reading Bruce Campbell: The federal government’s deregulation agenda puts Canadians at risk
“It was a productive year,” writes G78 Chair Ted Jackson in his report to members on the work of the Group of 78 in 2025-2026. “We have ramped up our activities, hosted top-quality events, posted insightful analysis, and kept pace with a fast-changing world. Led by our volunteers, we continue to work hard to meet the moment.” Some… Continue Reading Looking Back, Looking Ahead: G78’s Chair Reports to Members on a Productive Year
On Wednesday, May 13, the Group of 78 held a webinar with Tzeporah Berman of Stand.Earth and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. The discussion was moderated by Susan Tanner and Leah Darbyson of the Group of 78 and the content (and speaker) were superb. You can watch the webinar by following this link.
2SLGBTQQINA+ individuals who have fled Iran due to violence against them due to their sexual and gender orientation and expression, residing as refugees in Türkiye are facing “prolonged processing delays and lack of meaningful responses from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)” despite already having a willing sponsor who is waiting to receive them in Canada. These delays, as well… Continue Reading International Railroad for Queer Refugees issues briefing report