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Canadian Development NGOs: A Time for “Principled, Intentional, and Courageous Transformation”

“This is not a time for caution or nostalgia. It is a time for principled, intentional, and courageous transformation.”  Writing on the McLeod Group platform, Cuso International CEO Nicolas Moyer argues that, in the face of serious cuts to aid budgets, Canadian NGOs must not only rethink their business models, they must move boldly and quickly to actually… Continue Reading Canadian Development NGOs: A Time for “Principled, Intentional, and Courageous Transformation”

CNANW sends letter to PM about Military Spending, Golden Dome and Nuclear War

On January 12, 2026, the Canadian Network to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, of which the Group of 78 is a proud member, wrote to Prime Minister Carney to make the case against excessive military budgets and joining the US Golden Dome project. As Earl Turcotte, Chairperson of CNANW, wrote: “Since assuming office, you have made two of the most… Continue Reading CNANW sends letter to PM about Military Spending, Golden Dome and Nuclear War

Seeds, Biodiversity, and Food Security Webinar January 28, 10 AM ET

Join The Group of 78 for a pivotal discussion event with Awegechew Teshome, Million Belay, Ana Deaconu, Danna Leaman, Bruce Moore, and Timothy Wise. Awegechew Teshome’s first-hand research and collaboration with indigenous and family farming communities reveal how traditional knowledge and practice are key to preserving biodiversity, combating climate change, and feeding a fragile planet. His recently-published book, All Starts with… Continue Reading Seeds, Biodiversity, and Food Security Webinar January 28, 10 AM ET

Post-COP30 Action: Climate and Health in International Context Webinar with Robb Barnes (CAPE)

January 22, 2025 12:00 PM ET Join us for a stimulating conversation with our guest speaker Robb Barnes, Climate Program Director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and a recent delegate at COP30 in Brazil, to explore issues around on climate and health in the international context. This talk will look at the many intersections between health and… Continue Reading Post-COP30 Action: Climate and Health in International Context Webinar with Robb Barnes (CAPE)

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

International Pugwash Statement on Attack Against Venezuela

On January 4, 2026, the Officers of the International Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs issued a statement expressing profound alarm at the US military attack against Venezuela and the capture of its president. Military actions undertaken outside the legal framework of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter and the core legal principles of the Organization… Continue Reading International Pugwash Statement on Attack Against Venezuela

Brazil: A Catalyst of Plurilateralism

By mobilizing coalitions of states, development agencies, and civil society groups around specific issues like hunger, forests and AI, Brazil is demonstrating how the world can work. In this era of what Mark Carney calls “variable geometry,” coalitions of the willing–including the United Nations–have become an increasingly important strategy in development, climate, trade and security. In his article,… Continue Reading Brazil: A Catalyst of Plurilateralism

G78 Executive Committee Celebrates Highlights of 2025

“Who put capital in charge?” Harvard economist Dani Rodrik posed this question at our Redefining Development conference in October. On December 23, 2025, the Executive Committee of the Group of 78 gathered in Ottawa to celebrate the many highlights of a very productive year. From advocacy and education on Ukraine and Gaza, citizen action on climate change and… Continue Reading G78 Executive Committee Celebrates Highlights of 2025

G78 Sends Letter of Support for No More Loopholes Bill C-233

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

“Brilliant insights… terrific discussion”

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.