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UN Secretary General warns that Gulf War is “out of control” – appoints senior envoy to spearhead peace efforts

On March 25, António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary General, stated that the escalating Gulf War is spiralling “out of control.” He urged all nations involved in the conflicts to step back and allow “diplomacy to prevail” to avert “a wider war, a rising tide of human suffering, and a deeper global economic shock.” To aid in the diplomatic… Continue Reading UN Secretary General warns that Gulf War is “out of control” – appoints senior envoy to spearhead peace efforts

Jim Stanford: More than one way to measure the efficacy of the Cuban economy

On March 23rd, Canadian economist and author Jim Stanford’s latest post to Rabble.ca emphatically stated “The US narrative about the Cuban economy doesn’t stand-up to scrutiny when you take a look at Cuba’s Gross National Income and Human Development Index.” Stanford’s article discredits U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claim that “Cuba’s economy doesn’t work.” Examining GNI and… Continue Reading Jim Stanford: More than one way to measure the efficacy of the Cuban economy

Charlie Angus: Canada Must Stand with Cuba

Substack blogger and former MP Charlie Angus has called on Canadians to stand in solidarity with Cuba as it faces the US blockade. “Canadians have deep ties to the people of Cuba, and we can’t sit on the sidelines at this time,” he writes. “We need to be pressuring our political leaders to side with a hemispheric neighbour.… Continue Reading Charlie Angus: Canada Must Stand with Cuba

New UNRWA Factsheet: Canada Should Increase Support for UN Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees

With Eid celebrations in Gaza concluded amid enormous loss and destruction, the need for humanitarian assistance, especially food and medical supplies, remains urgent and critical. With the world’s attention now focused on the Iran war, Israel’s punishment of the people of Gaza continues, including its cruel imposition of restrictions on the operations of the United Nations Relief and… Continue Reading New UNRWA Factsheet: Canada Should Increase Support for UN Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees

BCGEU Cites Increased Risks for Investors in ICE Contractor Thomson Reuters

The Capital Stewardship Program of the British Columbia Government Employees Union argues that investors in Thomson Reuters face higher risks from the company’s contract to supply US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with investigative and surveillance products. Thomson Reuters is a Canadian-owned global company headquartered in Toronto. This follows reports, including an investigation by the New York Times,… Continue Reading BCGEU Cites Increased Risks for Investors in ICE Contractor Thomson Reuters

Canada Should Lead Rescue of the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Canadian Leadership for Nuclear Disarmament

On March 17, 2026, endorsed by 50 members of the Order of Canada, Canadian Leadership for Nuclear Disarmament (https://pugwashgroup.ca/clnd/), a project of the Canadian Pugwash Group, called on the Government of Canada to convene a meeting of middle-power nations to rescue the Non-Proliferation Treaty. “The NPT has served the international community well since its inception as reflected in… Continue Reading Canada Should Lead Rescue of the Non-Proliferation Treaty: Canadian Leadership for Nuclear Disarmament

Breaking Up with Fossil Fuels: Resources for the Santa Marta Conference

During the excellent G78 webinar on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: The Ambition of the Santa Marta Conference, speakers and participants suggested links and readings for learning more about and taking action on the exciting Santa Marta conference to be held in Colombia in late April. Here are some: To learn more about the Santa Marta conference, go… Continue Reading Breaking Up with Fossil Fuels: Resources for the Santa Marta Conference

Canada Must Do More and Do It Now: Resources for Action on the Cuba Emergency

During the G78 The Cuba Emergency: What Can Canada Do? webinar on March 4, speakers and participants used the chat to suggest organizations and action to advocate for an urgent, serious response by Canada to this crisis. Here are some of their suggestions: To advocate that the Government of Canada urgently send much more humanitarian aid, food, medical… Continue Reading Canada Must Do More and Do It Now: Resources for Action on the Cuba Emergency

Doug Roche Opinion published in Hill Times

Long-time member of the Group of 78, Douglas Roche, who is an author, parliamentarian, diplomat, and peace activist, was published in the Hill Times yesterday, March 16, 2026. His opinion letter calls out PM Carney for accepting “war as an instrument of foreign policy.” His analysis of Mark Carney’s actions regarding the war in Iran can be read… Continue Reading Doug Roche Opinion published in Hill Times

Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels webinar posted to G78 YouTube Channel

The Group of 78 is pleased to share with you this webinar Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: The Ambition of the Santa Marta Conference which took place on Wednesday, March 11 at 12 noon ET. Our speakers were H.E. Carlos Morales (Ambassador of Colombia to Canada), H.E. Margriet Vonno (Ambasador of The Netherlands to Canada), as well as… Continue Reading Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels webinar posted to G78 YouTube Channel