Angella MacEwan: Technology, Trade, and the Future of Work
March 28, 2017 – Angella MacEwen Technology, trade, and the future of work
Rolf Holmboe: Syria, ISIS and the Prospects for Sustainable Peace
February 28, 2017 – Rolf Holmboe Syria, ISIS and the Prospects for Sustainable Peace
Dan Ciuriak – So Long, Globalization
January 31, 2017 – Dan Ciuriak So Long, Globalization V2: The Causes and Consequences PowerPoint Presentation and Text
Edith Fowke’s Bequest to the Group of 78
EDITH FOWKE’S BEQUEST TO THE GROUP OF 78 In early 2016, the Group of 78 was notified that it was one of ten organizations that had been named beneficiaries of a bequest from the estate of the late Edith Fowke, who died in 1996. The disbursement of the bequests was delayed for twenty years, until after the death… Continue Reading Edith Fowke’s Bequest to the Group of 78
A Shift to Sustainable Peace and Common Security submission
On July 29, 2016, the Group of 78 and 10 other leading civil society organizations submitted “A Shift to Sustainable Peace and Common Security” to the federal government’s Defence Policy Review. This document was updated in 2018. Click Click A Shift to Sustainable Peace and Common Security for the original full report, the covering letter to Parliamentarians, and the list… Continue Reading A Shift to Sustainable Peace and Common Security submission
Saudi Arms Deal: Open Letter to the Prime Minister
Open Letter to the Prime Minister April 26, 2016 The G78’s Thematic Working Group on Arms Control drafted a letter to the Prime Minister expressing our profound concern about the authorization of exports of Light Armoured Vehicles worth $15 billion to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We solicited considerable support for this letter from NGOs in the Human… Continue Reading Saudi Arms Deal: Open Letter to the Prime Minister
Annual Policy Conference 2015
Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation: The United Nations at 70 Group of 78 Annual Policy Conference Registration Now Open September 25-27, 2015 Cartier Place Suite Hotel, 180 Cooper Street, Ottawa Conference Program English French Printable Registration Form (payment by cheque) English French Online Registration Option (transaction charges apply) Click here Speakers Bios
In Memory of Gerald L. Ohlsen
It is an honour and a privilege to be able write this brief commemoration of my beloved friend and colleague, Gerald L. Ohlsen, who died very suddenly on April 1st, 2015. His long and distinguished diplomatic career (1968-2004) focused on the international promotion of human rights, addressing state failure, democracy building and the engagement of civil society in public policy. He led… Continue Reading In Memory of Gerald L. Ohlsen
Ron Labonté – Ebola: What does it tell us about the state of Global Health?
Ebola: What does it tell us about the state of Global Health? DATE: Tuesday January 27, 2015 TIME: 12:00 noon (sharp) PLACE: Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa Luncheon Notice Labonte Jan 2015 COST: $30 for luncheon and presentation $5 for presentation only (For presentation only, please plan to arrive by 12:45 p.m. Coffee and tea will… Continue Reading Ron Labonté – Ebola: What does it tell us about the state of Global Health?
Climate Change: From Science to Policy
Dr. John Stone Climate Change: From Science to Policy Luncheon notice Stone June 24 2014 DATE: Tuesday June 24, 2014 TIME: 12:00 noon (sharp) PLACE: Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa COST: $30 for luncheon and presentation, $5 for presentation only For presentation only, please plan to arrive by 12:45 p.m. Coffee and tea will be available.… Continue Reading Climate Change: From Science to Policy