World Federalism
Voices in World Federalism
All articles in World Federalism
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Canada and Peacekeeping — a diplomatic train wreck ahead?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2017
Canada’s pledge to boost UN peacekeeping remains unfulfilled. The WFM - Canada questions Canada’s commitment ahead of a major pledging conference.
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Binding UNGA Decisions Without Charter Amendment (June 2017)
World Federalist Movement – Canada · July 2017
The article proposes binding GA resolutions without Charter amendment. It argues for a weighted voting formula to enhance enforceability.
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TakeAction: Where is Canada’s peacekeeping plan?
World Federalist Movement – Canada · June 2017
Canada’s Defence Policy Review lacks specifics on peacekeeping commitments. The World Federalist Movement-Canada urges renewed support for UN peace operations.
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The Globalization of Anti-Globalization
World Federalist Movement – Canada · December 2016
Simon Rosenblum argues for global regulation of trade to prevent unfair labor practices. He highlights the consequences of unchecked globalization and the rise of hyper-globalization.
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Sustainable Common Security
World Federalist Movement – Canada · December 2016
H. Peter Langille proposes “sustainable common security” as an umbrella joining common security with long-term attention to root causes, backed by a revitalized UN, a UN Emergency Peace Service and a movement of movements.
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Canada’s return to UN Peace Operations
World Federalist Movement – Canada · December 2016
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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Canada’s support for UN peace operations: Still Missing in Action
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2016
Canada’s peacekeeping contributions remain stagnant despite global demand. World Federalists urge renewed Canadian leadership in UN reform.
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Canada’s involvement with UN peace operations
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2016
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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Canada’s dodgy commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions
World Federalist Movement – Canada · August 2016
Canada faces international criticism over its cluster munitions legislation. The World Federalist Movement urges reform to align with the CCM’s objectives.
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Defence and Aid Policy Reviews
World Federalist Movement – Canada · June 2016
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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The Defence Policy Review: Strengthen Canada’s commitment to UN Peace Operations
World Federalist Movement – Canada · May 2016
Canada’s Defence Policy Review faces scrutiny over declining UN peacekeeping contributions. The Liberal government seeks public input to modernize defence capabilities.
