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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International Criminal Court Updates (February 2020)
March 2020
Canada has reportedly told the ICC that Palestine is not a recognized state and the court lacks jurisdiction, while Darfur’s case stays at the pre-trial stage because Al Bashir is not in custody.
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TakeAction: United States removes restrictions on landmine use: What should Canada do?
March 2020
The United States lifts landmine restrictions, sparking debate on global governance and humanitarian norms. Canada faces a pivotal decision on aligning with international humanitarian law.
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Women, peace and security update: Appointment of an Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security
January 2020
Canada’s first Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security took office in 2019 with a broad advisory mandate across nine ministries. Civil society has met her, the annual progress report is delayed by the election, and the Security Council adopted a new resolution.
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WFMC News for January 2020: International Court of Justice ruling on the Rohingya crisis
January 2020
Unanimous, binding and unenforceable: the ICJ’s order on the Rohingya leaves Myanmar to police itself, with a report due in four months, while Myanmar’s foreign ministry denies any genocide.
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UN2020 Update (December 2019)
January 2020
With little hope of major UN reform by the September 2020 leaders’ summit, campaigners want the UN’s anniversary year to start a longer process of modernisation, and more than 80 organisations have drafted a plan of action for 2020.
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UN2020: Get Involved Now!
January 2020
The UN75 campaign invites global participation through surveys and local conversations. Individuals and organizations can engage via social media or host community events.
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After the Canadian Federal Election: What next for foreign policy?
January 2020
The Canadian Liberal Party outlines foreign policy priorities. The party pledges to renew peacekeeping commitments and support a rules-based international order.
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What we can expect following the federal election
December 2019
The Liberal Party pledges to expand Canada’s role in multilateral organizations. The party commits to establishing a Canadian Centre for Peace, Order, and Good Government.
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Canada’s Federal Election: Engaging with candidates
October 2019
Women’s rights, foreign aid, ecological justice and Indigenous rights each have a briefing from allied groups, while replies from the major parties to the movement’s own list will be posted as they arrive.
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TakeAction for August 2019: Building peacekeeping
August 2019
Canada’s UN peacekeeping contributions are critically low. The next government must decide how to support UN operations effectively.
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Canada and UN Peacekeeping Update
August 2019
WFMC highlights Canada’s declining peacekeeping role. The annual fact sheet underscores underfunding and short deployments in UN missions.
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World Federalist Listening
July 2019
The World Federalist Movement - Canada highlights key podcasts on global governance. These programs cover international affairs, UN operations, and human rights issues.
