Fifty Years and Counting: Is the Israeli Occupation Sustainable?

WHEN: Wednesday, 13 June 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE: Knox Presbyterian Church – 120 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON   The Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territory is currently the longest in the world, at 50 years and counting. The Israeli settlement population continues to grow faster than the Israeli population, annexation legislation is being debated… Continue Reading Fifty Years and Counting: Is the Israeli Occupation Sustainable?

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Science for Peace Conference: How to Save the World in a Hurry

Science for Peace invites you to attend the upcoming forum: “How to Save the World in a Hurry”   WHEN: Wednesday & Thursday, May 30 and 31, 2018 WHERE: Room 140-University College, 15 Kings College Circle, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON TICKETS: General registration $100, Students & Unwaged $40 * Register now through Eventbrite All participants will have an… Continue Reading Science for Peace Conference: How to Save the World in a Hurry

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Iran, the US and the Regional Crisis

Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian will talk about bilateral complexities of Iran & the US, and will also shed light on the regional issues, different views and the way forward for fostering a sustainable peace and security. Continue Reading Iran, the US and the Regional Crisis

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Panel Presentation: Canada’s New Posture in the International Arena

WHEN: Thursday, 18 January 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE: Knox Presbyterian Church – 120 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON The Trudeau Government’s claim that “Canada is back” in the international arena is highly contestable. The government continues to support defence and trade policies initiated by the Harper government as well as energy policies inconsistent with the Paris… Continue Reading Panel Presentation: Canada’s New Posture in the International Arena

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Panel Presentation: Canada’s New Posture in the International Arena

WHEN: Thursday, 09 November 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE: Bruyère Hospital Auditorium – 43 Bruyere St., Ottawa, ON The Trudeau Government’s claim that “Canada is back” in the international arena is highly contestable. The government continues to support defence and trade policies initiated by the Harper government as well as energy policies inconsistent with the Paris… Continue Reading Panel Presentation: Canada’s New Posture in the International Arena

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Paul Robinson: Do We Still Need NATO? October 31, 2017

Group of 78 Luncheon Speaker Series Paul Robinson Do We Still Need NATO  Tuesday October 31, 2017 12:00 p.m.  Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa   RESERVATIONS: Group78@group78.org  613-565-9449 ext. 22 by Friday October 27, 2017 by 12:00 pm (pay by cash or cheque at the door)     NATO was created in order to defend… Continue Reading Paul Robinson: Do We Still Need NATO? October 31, 2017

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September 22-23, 2017 Recording – Dr. William Perry speaks about the risks of nuclear weapons

  Dr. Perry offered this video to the Group of 78 to help promote our Policy Conference, GETTING TO NUCLEAR ZERO BUILDING COMMON SECURITY FOR A POST-MAD WORLD. September 22-23, 2017 Dr . Perry was Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from 1994 to 1997, having served as Deputy Secretary in 1993-94; he is currently Professor (emeritus)… Continue Reading September 22-23, 2017 Recording – Dr. William Perry speaks about the risks of nuclear weapons

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G78 and RI Spring Fling 2017 – June 16th, 2017

Please join us at our upcoming Spring Fling Fundraising Party! Get ready to dance and welcome in the summer. Hosted by the Group of 78 and The Rideau Institute. This evening will include live music, dancing, fundraising activities, door prizes, appetizers, and a cash bar!   Where: Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue When: June 16th, 2017 – 7:00pm – 11:30pm Advanced tickets: $30.00… Continue Reading G78 and RI Spring Fling 2017 – June 16th, 2017

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Maude Barlow: Water for Sale – How Trade and Investment Agreements Threaten Environmental Protection of Water and Promote the Commodification of the World’s Water

Group of 78 Luncheon Speaker Series Maude Barlow   Water for Sale: How Trade and Investment Agreements Threaten Environmental Protection of Water and Promote the Commodification of the World’s Water   Tuesday May 30, 2017 12:00 p.m.   Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa   RESERVATIONS: Group78@group78.org  613-565-9449 ext. 22 by Friday, May 27, 2017, by… Continue Reading Maude Barlow: Water for Sale – How Trade and Investment Agreements Threaten Environmental Protection of Water and Promote the Commodification of the World’s Water

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Akaash Maharaj: Bringing Kleptocrats to Justice

Group of 78 Luncheon Speaker Series   Akaash Maharaj   Bringing Kleptocrats to Justice   Tuesday June 19, 2017 12:00 p.m.   Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa   RESERVATIONS: Group78@group78.org  613-565-9449 ext. 22 by Friday June 16, 2017 by 12:00 pm **************************************************** View the Power Point Presentation Every year, corruption kills 140,000 children worldwide, by… Continue Reading Akaash Maharaj: Bringing Kleptocrats to Justice

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