“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

The Group of 78 is pleased to announce that the Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This year’s AGM will be held at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse at 203 Stanley Avenue in Ottawa. The facility is located on beautiful Stanley Park, with ample parking along the streets nearby. A light lunch will be served at noon… Continue Reading Date/Location of G78 AGM Revealed

Former Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy has underscored the fact that Canada did not send a ministerial representative to the Santa Marta conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels. Writing on Substack, he notes: “Canada was at Santa Marta, but conspicuously in a low-key role. Ottawa sent negotiators but no minister, despite being the largest oil and… Continue Reading Lloyd Axworthy: An Empty Chair at Santa Marta-Where’s Our Minister?