On Wednesday, December 17, Group of 78 Chair Ted Jackson sent a letter of support for Bill C-233, a private members’ bill that aims to close the loopholes that make it possible for Canadian-manufactured weapons to be sent to the US, added to other weapons, and transported to Israel to continue the ongoing genocide of Palestinian civilians. You… Continue Reading G78 Sends Letter of Support for No More Loopholes Bill C-233
Did you miss our last webinar with Megan Aikens, Valerie Percival, and Darron Seller-Peritz, hosted by G78 Chair Ted Jackson? You can watch “When we turn our backs on the most marginalized people, we all suffer” Civil-Society perspectives on Canada’s proposed Budget Cuts to Critical Development Assistance here.
Double your commitment. Double our impact. When you donate to the Group of 78 between December 2, Giving Tuesday, and Monday, December 8, we will match your gift dollar-for-dollar, thanks to two anonymous donors. Help us reinvent Canadian foreign policy in a disordered world. Meeting this Moment The moment we must meet is complex and challenging: Western international-development… Continue Reading It’s Giving Tuesday—for a Week! A Message from G78 Chair Ted Jackson
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!
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”
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
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.
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
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
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.