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Since its origins in 1981, the Group of 78 has promoted dialogue about a progressive Canadian foreign policy, based on the principles of sustainable PEACE through common security, JUSTICE in prosperity, equity, inclusion with diversity, and SURVIVAL of our planet in the face of modern human activity…

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    • Oct 15, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 6 EPISODES


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    E1. 2018 Annual Policy Conference: MEETING THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE Accelerating the Transition to a Post-Carbon World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 21:10


    Part one of many in a mini-series of the Group of 78's, 2018 annual policy conference, "MEETING THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE: Accelerating the Transition to a Post-Carbon World." This episode is a recording of the opening remarks by Roy Culpeper and Indigenous Acknowledgement by Verna McGregor.

    E1. 2018 Annual Policy Conference: MEETING THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE Accelerating the Transition to a Post-Carbon World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 21:10


    Part one of many in a mini-series of the Group of 78's, 2018 annual policy conference, "MEETING THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE: Accelerating the Transition to a Post-Carbon World." This episode is a recording of the opening remarks by Roy Culpeper and Indigenous Acknowledgement by Verna McGregor.

    April 2018 Luncheon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 74:30


    In the wake of the Panama and Paradise Papers scandals, revealing global tax evasion on a massive scale, and increasing evidence of tax avoidance by the world's largest corporations, Dennis Howlett will talk about whether such practices can be stopped, and how. Dennis Howlett **Dennis Howlett** is currently the Executive Director of Canadians for Tax Fairness. Dennis has helped to launch campaigns to roll back corporate tax cuts, tackle tax havens and close tax loopholes. He is frequently called as an expert witness for the House of Commons Finance Committee and is often quoted in print and electronic media. He also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. For over 30 years he worked for a number of ecumenical social justice coalitions including Ten Days for Global Justice, the Ecumenical Coalition for Economic Justice and KAIROS where he led successful campaigns for cancellation of Third World debt, fair trade certification of coffee and other products, and ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change.

    April 2018 Luncheon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 74:30


    In the wake of the Panama and Paradise Papers scandals, revealing global tax evasion on a massive scale, and increasing evidence of tax avoidance by the world's largest corporations, Dennis Howlett will talk about whether such practices can be stopped, and how. Dennis Howlett Dennis Howlett is currently the Executive Director of Canadians for Tax Fairness. Dennis has helped to launch campaigns to roll back corporate tax cuts, tackle tax havens and close tax loopholes. He is frequently called as an expert witness for the House of Commons Finance Committee and is often quoted in print and electronic media. He also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. For over 30 years he worked for a number of ecumenical social justice coalitions including Ten Days for Global Justice, the Ecumenical Coalition for Economic Justice and KAIROS where he led successful campaigns for cancellation of Third World debt, fair trade certification of coffee and other products, and ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change.

    G78 Podcast - Iran the US and the Regional Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 112:18


    Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian talks about the complexities of the bilateral relationship between Iran and the US, and will shed light on regional issues from different views, pointing the way forward necessary to foster sustainable peace and security. For more informaiton please visit. [ www.group78.org](http://http://group78.org/) Music by: [Christian Whelan](http://christianwhelan.bandcamp.com)

    G78 Podcast - Iran the US and the Regional Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 112:18


    Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian talks about the complexities of the bilateral relationship between Iran and the US, and will shed light on regional issues from different views, pointing the way forward necessary to foster sustainable peace and security. For more informaiton please visit. www.group78.org Music by: Christian Whelan

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