“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?

May 13, 2026 1:00 PM ET Join us to debrief the historic Santa Marta Conference, the first implementation-focused conference to support practical action by those already prepared to accelerate a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels and to generate shared understanding and actionable guidance that can help. The Conference, announced at COP 30 in Brazil, and… Continue Reading Tzeporah Berman – Beyond Fossil Fuels webinar

We are deeply saddened to share the news that John W. Foster, a member of our Board of Directors since 2020, passed away on April 18 after a struggle with cancer.  John was a gentle but determined champion for humanity and justice and leaves a rich legacy of principle and action.  Born and raised in Saskatchewan, John received… Continue Reading Remembering John W. Foster

On Friday, April 17, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal heard the case of Dykstra et al. v. Saskatchewan Power Corporation et al. It is a complicated case as it addresses the court’s capacity or duty to create policy regarding the expansion and continued use of fossil-fuel energy generators in the province. There is a concern that the legislative… Continue Reading A Question of Jurisdiction and Power

We celebrate International Mother Earth Day, April 22, 2026, by recommitting to a world where diplomacy overcomes conflict, where the transition away from fossil fuels is accelerated, and where civil society organizations have sufficient space and support to advance rights and justice.  G78 supports the United Nations Environment Programme’s celebration of this special day. “Mother Earth,” states UNEP,… Continue Reading The Group of 78 Celebrates International Mother Earth Day

On April 14, the Group of 78 published a brief, in English and French, contributing to the Pre-Assembly of civil society organizations for the upcoming Santa Marta conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels. The G78 statement advocates 12 actions Canada should take to advance a just transition internationally and domestically. The statement builds on our March 11… Continue Reading Faster, Fairer: The Urgency of Breaking Away from Fossil Fuels