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The media’s response to the death of Peter Munk – valourizing a man responsible for countless deaths, widespread sexual assault, and the destruction of entire ecosystems – is a reminder of the power of money. It sets a dangerous precedent – that whatever crimes you commit, whatever devastation you cause, can be forgiven if only […]

Join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) in a live webinar to learn about career pathways in International Cooperation from sector-professionals. Hear their stories, gain insights and tips, and take advantage of a unique opportunity to ask questions. This online-panel will share reflections on their volunteer and career journeys, ways to contribute towards global

Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals call for bold and transformative action to achieve better results and greater impact for poverty reduction. This is where innovation can play a role. Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy includes a focus on innovation, research and results. This webinar will provide an overview of Global Affairs’ approach to

Fr. Lalit Tirkey SJ is the Director of the Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC). The Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC) is an initiative of the Jesuits in Darjeeling. The centre works with tea garden workers, who are often denied a just wage, access to legal benefits, and sometimes forced to become

Organizations, including environmental ones, are made of human relations and yet, interpersonal skills are often overlooked. A powerful team is one where communication is flowing and people are valued. Interpersonal skills are the heart of a healthy and strong organization. This workshop will be interactive, stimulating, fun and thought provoking. The participants will have a

Enthusiasm for free trade is based upon the economic theory of comparative advantage. How well does this theory relate to the modern world? And how does the typical template of a free trade agreement, such as NAFTA, align with sustainability-oriented objectives of conserving resources, reducing pollution, and promoting more public goods? Learn about answers to

This is a two-day course that combines lectures, group-work, and reflective exercises. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of economic concepts and information relevant to a green economy. This course is adapted from a longer training program, which has successfully trained professionals in the fields of biological conservation, public

There is a growing trend towards people-centred campaigns, enhanced by technology and data. Engagement Organizing represents a shift away from expert-driven, direct mail groups toward a model that focuses on nimble, data-driven, learning organizations that place relationship building and mobilization of supporters at the heart of their work. The goal of the workshop will be

Globally, more than 130 million girls are not attending primary or secondary school. During times of crisis and displacement, the situation worsens; refugee girls at the secondary level are only half as likely to enroll as refugee boys. Globally, only 1% of refugees have access to higher education. Join World University Service of Canada (WUSC-EUMC)