Canada's (too short) extension to the Mali deployment
Earlier this month, it was announced that Canada’s deployment to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA, will be extended until the end of August. The detachment of helicopters was...
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights visits Ottawa
Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and former Chilean president, visited Ottawa in mid-June. She met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and, in part, discussed the...
Canada can do more to support the Rohingya
In response to the continuing persecution of the Rohingya in Rakhine State in Myanmar, a group of Canadian parliamentarians – the “All-Party Group for the Prevention of Genocide and other...
MEDIA RELEASE: Celebrating May 29, International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers: Canada’s support for UN peace operations falters
Ottawa – Today, as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is celebrated worldwide, Canada’s support for UN peacekeeping remains weak . . . and is about to get weaker....
Questions for the federal political parties ahead of this fall's election
During federal election campaigns, WFMC surveys the federal political parties about their positions on key foreign policy and global governance issues of interest to World Federalists. As we prepare our...
Have you renewed your membership yet?
It is spring and that means that it is time to renew your membership in WFMC. Thank you so much to everyone who has already done so.As a member you...
Join our online discussion forum!
Are you interested in discussing issues of interest to World Federalists with like-minded people? Join our online discussion group (managed through Google Groups). Recent topics have included nuclear weapons and...
Canadian legislation on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The private member’s bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, sponsored by...
“Modalities” … and how political process shapes outcomes
The polarized nature of intergovernmental relations at the United Nations has been on display the past month, as governments debate the “modalities” for the 75th anniversary commemoration of the organization...
News from the Women, Peace and Security Network - Canada
The Women, Peace and Security Network – Canada (WPSN-C), which WFMC has been a member of since it was established six years ago, took an exciting step forward this year...
Mr. Prime Minister, it’s about those nukes
WFM – Canada joined a number of organizations to co-sign an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau. The letter sets out a number of recent developments that increase the risk...
Remembering Murray Thomson
It was not hyperbole when Jamie Swift, in an excellent Globe and Mail tribute, referred to Murray Thomson as the “dean of the Canadian peace movement.” Murray passed away earlier...
What do the Canadian federal political parties think about issues of interest to World Federalists?
During federal election campaigns, WFMC surveys the federal political parties about their positions on key foreign policy and global governance issues of interest to World Federalists, such as Canada’s support...
It is time to renew your membership!
Spring has (finally) arrived, which means that it is time to renew your membership in WFMC. Current members will have received a membership renewal form in the mail, although you...
UN Security Council Resolution 2467 on sexual violence in conflict
On April 23, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2467 on sexual violence in conflict, with China and Russia abstaining, after a lengthy debate which included briefings by Nobel Peace...
UN2020 Initiative update
The UN2020 Initiative is a civil society-led effort mobilizing support for using the 75th anniversary of the United Nations as an opportunity to address the crisis in multilateralism. WFMC is...
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Events
Toronto Branch AMM
Dear World Federalist in the Toronto Region, This is a reminder for you to support the Toronto Branch by attending our Annual Meeting on Sunday Sept 13th at 2PM. The Zoom...
Judge Kimberly Prost to receive 2026 WFM Canada World Peace Award
Judge Prost's lifelong commitment to justice, accountability, and the rule of law reflects the values at the heart of WFM Canada's mission. We are honoured to recognize her extraordinary leadership...
Global Democracy and Justice: A Conversation About the Future of Democracy
What can the history of democratic progress teach us about the challenges we face today? Join the World Federalist Movement – Canada for a virtual screening and discussion of Global...
How Did BIG Tech Gain So Much Influence On Our Lives? | Toronto Branch Event
Presented by Rose Dyson Ed.D. Digital devices have saturated the globe and revolutionized how we relate to each other. Now the promise and perils of AI have further unsettled the...
Human Rights and Climate Change: Connecting the Dots | Montreal Branch Event
Join us as Professor Cohen explores the critical intersection between human rights and climate change, examining how environmental degradation increasingly threatens the realization of fundamental rights and freedoms. This conversation...
Greening the World Economy For A Sustainable Future
Themes in Seth Klein’s Presentation and Discussion with The Toronto Branch of the World Federalist Movement of Canada on April 12th, 2022. Based on his recent book A Good War: Mobilizing Canada...
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