We are thankful for all those who joined us for what was a series of dynamic conversations relating to the current Architecture for Peace and what we envision a new/evolved Architecture for Peace could be. We appreciate all of the dialog that took place last weekend and that is continuing to ripple outward in our peace-centred communities. We… Continue Reading Conference sessions now online
On the evening of November 3, 2026, the Honourable Bob Rae will give the Edith Holtom Peace Lecture at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa. His topic will be: What Direction for Canada after Davos? Until recently Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae is the former Interim Leader of the federal Liberal Party and previously served… Continue Reading November 3, 2026: Bob Rae on What Direction for Canada after Davos?
On November 10, 2026 at 1 pm Eastern, the Group of 78 will interview Richard Sandbrook about his new book entitled “The Citizens’ Guide to Nonviolent Defence: How Canadians Can Deter Invasion, Defeat Tyranny and Build Democracy.” Richard Sandbrook is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto and Vice-President of Science for Peace. “The… Continue Reading Richard Sandbrook on Nonviolent Civil Defence: G78 Webinar on November 10, 2026
Peace Train Canada is a civil society organization working “to inspire our country to recommit to the ways of diplomacy and non-violent conflict resolution for enduring security and well-being at home and abroad.” The organization is urging the Government of Canada “to establish and fund a Centre of Excellence for Peace and Justice focused on research, education, and… Continue Reading The Peace Train is Coming to Ottawa on October 29-31!
Convening on the heels of the announcement that South African jurist Navi Pillay had won the Nobel Peace Prize, and energized by a rich lineup of superb keynote speakers and panelists, more than 100 participants in the room and online at the 2026 G78 policy conference at the University of Ottawa came together to share perspectives and plan… Continue Reading Reinventing the Architecture for Peace: 100+ G78 Conference Participants Recommit to Opposing Rampant Militarization, Strengthening the Rule of Law and International Institutions, and Rebuilding Peace from the Ground Up
One of the things that makes our Annual Policy Conference so wonderful is the way in which we are able to bring together seasoned policy professionals, civil society, and engaged youth. We do this through our Student Rapporteur program, which selects some of the area’s best who are studying International Relations at Carleton University and the University of… Continue Reading Policy Professionals, Civil Society, & Youth
In addition to our three keynote speakers (Peggy Mason, Dan Smith, and Lloyd Axworthy), there will be two panel discussions during the Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference. The Women’s Peacebuilding Strategies: Experiences on the Ground, Lessons for Policy panel will take place the morning of Saturday October 10. The conversation will be hosted and moderated by G78… Continue Reading Women’s Peacebuilding Strategies Panel Discussion at Conference
Join the G78 Annual Policy Conference in person or virtually to explore how citizens, coalitions, and capital can help reinvent global peacebuilding. Your ticket gives you live access to expert panels, keynotes, and discussions focused on Reinventing the Architecture for Peace. Our three keynote speakers Peggy Mason (Rideau Institute), Dan Smith (UN Institute for Disarmament Research) and former… Continue Reading Don’t miss it! Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference October 9 & 10
Join the Group of 78 – either virtually or in person- for our 2026 Annual Policy Conference October 9 & 10, at the University of Ottawa as we strive to design a new architecture for peace in our dangerous world. There is no blueprint for peace in the world now taking shape. Perhaps it’s time we drew one. What’s at stake:Militaries. Arms… Continue Reading Reinventing the Architecture for Peace Conference Registration now open
Reinventing the Architecture for Peace: Catalysing Citizens, Coalitions, and Capital The institutions created after World War II to maintain peace, security, and a rules-based international order are proving incapable of responding to the current polycrisis of coercive hegemons, ramped-up military spending, a new nuclear arms race, accelerating climate change, increasing migration, and inadequate ethical governance of AI. How… Continue Reading G78 Announces its 2026 Annual Policy Conference, October 9-10, at the University of Ottawa