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World Federalist Movement – Canada
World Federalist Movement – Canada is a not-for-profit organisation that does research, education and advocacy on global governance, guided by the principles of democratic federalism. It is the Canadian member of the World Federalist Movement, has branches in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria, and co-publishes Mondial with Citizens for Global Solutions.
Adapted from wfmcanada.org.
Articles
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December 2016
ICC Update (December 2016)
The International Criminal Court continues its work in multiple conflict zones. Key cases in Uganda, DRC, and Sudan highlight ongoing legal proceedings and reparations efforts.
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December 2016
Charting the UN’s Future
The UN faces structural challenges and outdated principles. Canada’s approach to reforming the Organization is central to global governance debates.
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December 2016
Canada’s return to UN Peace Operations
Walter Dorn and Sylvain Pâquet say Canada supplies only 28 of the 92,000 military personnel in UN service, and propose a Canadian International Peace Operations Centre to train soldiers, police and civilians together.
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December 2016
Canada Shuns UN Nuclear Disarmament Initiative
Bill Pearce urges Canada to seek an end to NATO’s first-use policies and to join next year’s talks, warning with former US defence chief William Perry that nuclear danger now exceeds the Cold War’s.
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December 2016
Canada and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: What Now?
Canada’s role in advancing the women, peace and security agenda faces gaps in global and national implementation. The committee calls for a new national action plan and UN institutional reform.
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December 2016
António Guterres: The Next UN Secretary-General
Monique Cuillerier reports that campaigners for a woman Secretary-General were partly won over after meeting Guterres, whose team promises a woman from the global south as deputy and gender parity at all levels.
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November 2016
Canada and the International Criminal Court
Canada faces a pivotal moment in supporting the International Criminal Court as African nations withdraw. The court’s role in addressing global justice remains under threat.
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October 2016
International Criminal Court navigates stormy waters
The International Criminal Court faces political challenges as African states consider withdrawal. The Court’s jurisdiction over aggression remains pending activation.
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September 2016
Canada at the UN
Canada’s UN General Assembly participation highlights new priorities in peace operations. The country supports political solutions through funding for UN departments and the Peacebuilding Commission.
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August 2016
Canada’s support for UN peace operations: Still Missing in Action
Canada’s peacekeeping contributions remain stagnant despite global demand. World Federalists urge renewed Canadian leadership in UN reform.
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August 2016
Canada’s involvement with UN peace operations
Canada’s renewed commitment to UN peacekeeping highlights its low contribution to global operations. The WFMC calls for improved training and understanding of UN mechanisms.
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August 2016
Canada’s dodgy commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Canada faces international criticism over its cluster munitions legislation. The World Federalist Movement urges reform to align with the CCM’s objectives.
