Until the Revolution: John Anderson’s new book is out!

Warm congratulations are due long-time Group of 78 member John Anderson, who has just published his latest book entitiled Until the Revolution: Essays on Labour, Democracy, & Public Policy. From the book jacket: “This book collects nearly forty years of articles, papers, and newspaper op-eds dealing with some of the most important issues that have affected Canada over the last… Continue Reading Until the Revolution: John Anderson’s new book is out!

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“When we turn our backs on the most marginalized people, we all suffer”

Join us on December 5 for a webinar on Canada’s proposed budget cuts to health programs in developing countries. “My government will not cut foreign aid.” When Mark Carney made this pledge on the campaign trail, many of us believed him. But his recent federal budget, just passed in the House of Commons, reduces Canada’s development assistance spending… Continue Reading “When we turn our backs on the most marginalized people, we all suffer”

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G78 signs North Coast Protection Declaration

On November 15, G78 Chair Ted Jackson signed the North Coast Protection Declaration so that the Group of 78 can stand in solidarity with the Council of the Haida Nation, the Gitga’at, Haisla, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo Xai’xais, Metlakatla, Old Massett, Skidegate, and Wuikinuxv communities of the Northwest Coast. This declaration, issued by the Coastal First Nations, in collaboration with… Continue Reading G78 signs North Coast Protection Declaration

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Ukraine and Russia: Religion & Its Role in the Conflict webinar now available

Last week’s webinar on the role of Religion in the Ukraine/Russia conflict is now available to be viewed on YouTube. This webinar was a joint project of InterFaith20, the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation, and the Group of 78. You can watch the video below.

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CNANW Chairperson’s Annual Report Released

Earl Turcotte, Chairperson of the Canadian Network to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, has authored the Network’s 2024-2025 annual report summarizing its productive year of advocacy and dialogue. The report will be tabled on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at CNANW’s annual meeting. The Group of 78 is an organizational member of CNANW and is represented by G78 Board member Dr.… Continue Reading CNANW Chairperson’s Annual Report Released

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Bruce Campbell Calls Out Mark Carney’s Inaction on Climate

On October 9, 2025, G78 Board member and author Burce Campbell published a blog in The Conversation entitled “Mark Carney’s climate inaction is at odds with his awareness of climate change’s existential threat”.  The article reminds readers of the Carney’s speech to central bankers a decade ago arguing that climate change is a threat to international financial stability… Continue Reading Bruce Campbell Calls Out Mark Carney’s Inaction on Climate

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SIDGS@uOttawa Seeks Director For Its New Global Development Hub

The School of International Development and Global Studies’ (SIDGS) at the University of Ottawa is seeking a Director for its new Global Development Policy & Practice Hub. The job description and requirements for this key position are found here. 

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Join G78, IF20, and IAMC for webinar: Ukraine and Russia: Religion and its Role in the Conflict

Join the Group of 78, InterFaith 20, and International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation Monday, October 20 at 2 PM EDT for a webinar Ukraine and Russia: Religion & Its Role in the Conflict.  Three speakers (Stepan Bilynskyy, Dr. Dmytro Vovk, and G78 member Dr. James Christie) will discuss how religion was instrumentalized in the lead-up and prolongation of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and how… Continue Reading Join G78, IF20, and IAMC for webinar: Ukraine and Russia: Religion and its Role in the Conflict

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Conference Videos are up!

We are pleased to announce that the videos of the 2025 Redefining Development Conference are now available for viewing on our YouTube channel. We have made a full playlist for you to view all of the videos back-to-back. Alternately, you can select any one of the videos to play at any time.

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“First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

On October 10, 2025, 160 participants—100 in the room, 60 online—worked through an ambitious agenda aimed at redefining international development in today’s disordered world. Aided by an array of expert speakers, leading-edge analysis on AI, financing and the SDGs, and strong background documents, the Group of 78’s 2025 annual conference, held at the University of Ottawa and supported… Continue Reading “First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

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