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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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July 2016
UN conducts first straw poll of prospective S-G candidates
Antonio Guterres led the first Security Council straw poll for secretary-general; later rounds will give permanent members different coloured ballots, so a “discourage” vote would signal a likely veto, with final balloting expected in October.
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June 2016
International Criminal Court Update
A draft policy from ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda would guide how her office handles crimes against or affecting children; comments are open until 5 August and the final text is due in November 2016.
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June 2016
Defence and Aid Policy Reviews
Two federal consultations invite public input: one asks what shape the military’s peace support should take and whether to prevent conflict early, the other applies a feminist lens to aid for the poorest and fragile states.
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June 2016
1 for 7 Billion Update
Straw polls let the Security Council find which Secretary-General candidates have the broadest support; it takes up the field on July 21st, though the Charter has the General Assembly appoint on the Council’s recommendation.
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May 2016
The Defence Policy Review: Strengthen Canada’s commitment to UN Peace Operations
Canada’s Defence Policy Review faces scrutiny over declining UN peacekeeping contributions. The Liberal government seeks public input to modernize defence capabilities.
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May 2016
Canada needs to do more to support UN Peacekeeping
World Federalists measure the new government’s peacekeeping pledges against its record: military and police contributions keep falling, and statements at the UN are not matched by action across ministries.
