Category Archives: Bulletin Board

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

The Implications for Canada of the Attack on Venezuela: Byers and Homer-Dixon

On January 5 and 6, 2026, in the Globe and Mail, two friends of the Group of 78 provided their respective takes on the recent American military action against Venezuela. The US operation, writes former G78 Board member Michael Byers, “ignores the 1945 United Nations Charter, which centrally includes a prohibition on the threat or use of force… Continue Reading The Implications for Canada of the Attack on Venezuela: Byers and Homer-Dixon

A letter to Canada’s PM from member Lawrence Cumming

One of G78’s members, Lawrence Cumming, crafted an articulate letter to the Canadian Prime Minister, as well as other Ministers. You can download the letter from this link. You can read it when you open it in Adobe Acrobat.

Group of 78 acknowledges the passing of Patrick Watson

With gratitude and sadness, the Group of 78 acknowledges the passing of Patrick Watson, one of the “original 78” who signed the statement to the Prime Minister on Canadian foreign policy in 1981 that led to the creation of our Organization.  Patrick Watson was a pioneering icon of Canadian broadcasting whose creativity and views were an invaluable contribution to Canadian public life over more than 50 years.  The Group of 78 is grateful that the vision he shared with others 40 years ago is still strong and active today.  We offer our condolences to his family.  Continue Reading Group of 78 acknowledges the passing of Patrick Watson

Time to Adapt to the Climate Crisis: Weekend storm shows this work can’t stay on back burner, says John Stone

Last week, the federal government launched a consultation process to help bring together a national climate adaptation strategy for Canada by November, in time for COP-27, the next global climate conference to be held in Egypt. Building resilience against climate disasters will be high on the agenda. Continue Reading Time to Adapt to the Climate Crisis: Weekend storm shows this work can’t stay on back burner, says John Stone

Why is Canada botching the Great War centenary?

April 22, 2014 – Roy Culpeper – Comments in Globe and Mail on “Why is Canada botching the Great War centenary?“

Afghanistan: Pathways to Peace – Update April 2013

Afghanistan: Pathways to Peace Pathways to Peace – Update April 2013

Afghanistan: Pathways to Peace Update

Afghanistan: Pathways to Peace – Update April 2013  By Gerald Ohlsen   Since launching its report on the first phase of its work in June and hosting a discussion of a peace process in Afghanistan at the University of Ottawa in September of 2012, Pathways has focused on planning and fundraising for the next phase of work.  … Continue Reading Afghanistan: Pathways to Peace Update