Venezuela: “The emergency is human before it is political”-113 Economists Call for Lifting Economic Sanctions, Increased Post-Earthquake Aid

The Group of 78 has endorsed an open letter from 113 economists—including Jeffrey Sachis, James Galbraith, and Sakiko Fukuda-Parr—calling on the US and other governments to immediately lift economic sanctions on Venezuela to permit greater flows of humanitarian assistance in the wake of the recent disastrous earthquakes in that country. “The emergency is human before it is political,”… Continue Reading Venezuela: “The emergency is human before it is political”-113 Economists Call for Lifting Economic Sanctions, Increased Post-Earthquake Aid

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How Canada can Advance a Diplomatic Solution to the Cuba Crisis Webinar Live

Our discussion on Tuesday, June 30 with H.E. Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz Ambassador of Cuba to Canada, the Honourable Senator Rosa Galvez, and MP Gabriel Ste-Marie offered many perspectives that helped us understand the long-standing conflict between the USA and Cuba. Our speakers spoke passionately about the legacy of Canada/Cuba relations and how Canada can continue to support Cuba… Continue Reading How Canada can Advance a Diplomatic Solution to the Cuba Crisis Webinar Live

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G78 to Mark Carney: Support Cuba’s Economic Reforms through Plurilateral Diplomacy, and Do It Now

Writing to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on June 23, 2026, Group of 78 Chair Ted Jackson and Past Chair Roy Culpeper urged the Government of Canada to work with Mexico, Brazil, China and other key nations to provide political and financial support the sweeping economic reforms proposed the Cuban government. The new… Continue Reading G78 to Mark Carney: Support Cuba’s Economic Reforms through Plurilateral Diplomacy, and Do It Now

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Cuban Economic Reforms: A Path to a Diplomatic Solution to the Crisis? Join Our Webinar on June 30, at 12 noon

In recent days, the Government of Cuba has introduced sweeping economic reforms that liberalize private business and investment on the island. Is this unprecedented policy package a path to a diplomatic solution that can end the cruel and illegal US blockade of Cuba? The extreme embargo has triggered widespread civilian misery, shut down hospitals and caused acute food… Continue Reading Cuban Economic Reforms: A Path to a Diplomatic Solution to the Crisis? Join Our Webinar on June 30, at 12 noon

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Feeling Hopeful in Troubling Times

If you missed the webinar yesterday, you will be happy to know that the webinar How Small Business can Enable a Gender-Equitable Energy Transfer is now available to be viewed on the Group of 78 channel. Our moderator, Bipasha Baruah, was joined by speakers (Yasmeen Oraby, Leonard Hasu, Eugenia Castelao, and Nnung Nguyen) from 4 of CEDCA’s 12… Continue Reading Feeling Hopeful in Troubling Times

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G78 endorses petition to the International Criminal Court to enforce the right of return of Palestinian refugees

The Group of 78 has endorsed a civil-society-led petition calling on the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, pursuant to Article 15 ot the Rome Statute and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194, to: “* Recognize the ongoing forced displacement and denial of return as continuing international crimes under the jurisdiction of the Court. * Open a preliminary… Continue Reading G78 endorses petition to the International Criminal Court to enforce the right of return of Palestinian refugees

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Douglas Roche: Artificificial intelligence, “the most profound shift in warfare since nuclear weapons,” can and should be used for peace

Writing in the Hill Times on June 15, 2026, former Senator and Disarmament Ambassador and longtime G78 supporter Douglas Roche underscores that “AI is widely considered the most profound shift in warfare since nuclear weapons, fundamentally altering how wars are fought because it can replace human decision-making.” However, he notes, Prime Minister Carney and Defence Minister David McGuinty have,… Continue Reading Douglas Roche: Artificificial intelligence, “the most profound shift in warfare since nuclear weapons,” can and should be used for peace

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Cuba: A War without Bombs-Charlie Angus

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

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Women Peace and Security Sudan Working Group screening Sudan Remember Us

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

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Do What is Right: Jane Touzel on Canada’s Response to the Rogue State of Israel

“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

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