Archived NewsCFGS bids farewell to several of its Research Assistants who are leaving CFGS to pursue other academic pursuits. Derek Fraser, Senior Research Associate with CFGS, states that "It's far cheaper to prevent than to pick up the pieces" in an article published in Embassy. UNHRC accuses Canada of discrimination against women Discrimination against Aboriginal women and women prisoners, and negative impacts on women caused by cuts to social assistance and social programmes, drew severe criticism from the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC). Article on the recent history of the Balkans Lenard J. Cohen, Senior Research Associate with CFGS, has published an article entitled “The Balkans Ten Years After: From Dayton to the Edge of Democracy” in the November issue of Current History. Ashley J. Bansgrove to Banda Aceh to work for Tsunami Emergency Support Project Ashley J. Bansgrove, Senior Research Associate with CFGS, is going to Banda Aceh, Indonesia to work as an Ecological and Environmental Risk Assessment Specialist for the Asian Development Bank funded Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project ETESP Join the ranks of other world-class Canadian orgnaizations who have been recognized for their outstanding work in the developing world. Join the ranks of other world-class Canadian organizations who have been recognized for their outstanding work in the developing world. This last year has seen many new developments, including four new core team members, the creation of a number of important new partnerships with human rights and child focused agencies, and the opportunity to support many vulnerable children. CFGS sponsors a project examining the extent to which key federal countries, have in place a system of governance that will enable them to implement effectively the revised International Health Regulations. Conference: IRC Releases Final Report to IDRC CFGS's International Women's Rights Project released its Final Report to IDRC on 3 May 2006. Public Lecture: "The Twilight of Nationalism" The World Federalist Movement - Victoria Branch and Faculty of Education of the University of Victoria organize a public lecture on February 15, 7:30pm, in Fraser Building, Room 159, at UVic. CIDA becomes "part of the new mandate" Gordon Smith, CFGS Executive Director, supports the decision of the new government to "bring CIDA more closely to the overall foreign affairs portfolio," in Embassy on February 8th . Derek Bruney "a brilliant choice" to lead Harper's transition team Derek Burney, a former chief of staff and ambassador to the U.S., is a brilliant choice from Stephen Harper to lead his transition team, says Gordon Smith, CFGS Executive Director, in The Ottawa Citizen on Wednesday, January 25 . We are pleased to welcome Dr. Steve Cross, President of Aquametrix Research and Adjunct Professor in the Dept of Geography, as a Research Associate in the Division of Technology and International Development. Seasonal and Monthly Climate Predictions Canadian Institute for Climate Studies has posted its Monthly Prediction Updates to Seasonal Predictions and Monthly Predictions. hydrogen and Governance website live! Hydrogen & Governance - Exploring Paths to a Low-Carbon Society has been launched - www.h2governance.org. The Hill Times briefing on alternative energy Is the Martin government up to the challenge of seriously developing more alternative sources of energy now in a world threatened by climate change? New publication on eliminating corporal punishment in child discipline Congratulations to Dr. Stuart Hart, IICRD deputy director, on the release of “Eliminating Corporal Punishment: The Way Forward to Constructive Child Discipline”, published by UNESCO and IICRD. New publications on International Monetary Fund accountability Congratulations to Barry Carin, CFGS Associate Director, on the release of “Accountability of the International Monetary Fund”, published by Ashgate publishing and IDRC. Measuring the global gender gap “Countries that do not capitalize on the full potential of one half of their societies are misallocating their human resources and undermining their competitive potential,” IDRC's monthly e-bulletin on development issues now available The International Development Research Center’s new e-bulletin offers a timely digest of news, features, research updates, and other Centre resources. "The ecotourism adventure" of the Cormier family Terry Cormier, diplomat in residence at CFGS and seasonal lecturer in the Department of Political Science at University of Victoria, took a year off last September to travel the world with his family. Congratulations Dr. Jack Littlepage, Craigdarroch Award for Societal Contribution Dr. Jack Littlepage has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to capacity-builiding, technology transfer and community economic development promoting sustainable mariculture within the impoverished coastal regions of northeastern Brazil. Paul Martin's Asian trip was designed to push human rights and boost trade in growing markets. He'll also check on Canada's humanitarian aid in the tsunami disaster... Article: Peacebuilding: Do We Know How? Weak states, failing states, failed states, post-conflict reconstruction of states – have you noticed how much more frequently such fundamental problems of governance in other parts of the world are cited? CFGS welcomes Ron Crelinsten, a new research associate Ronald Crelinsten has been studying the problem of combatting terrorism in liberal democracies for thirty years. Global Governance: New Editorial Team for this premier academic journal The Centre for Global Studies (CFGS) at the University of Victoria and the Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation (CSGR) at the University of Warwick have been chosen as the next editorial team for the period of 2005-2010. Canada and the New American Empire The results are in. Based on the total of 28 broadcasts of Canada and the New American Empire on CBC Newsworld, the total reach was 1.4 million people. Assessment on Canada's International Policy Statement released The Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute's (CDFAI) report "In The Canadian Interest? Assessing Canada's International Policy Statement" was released on November 22. Open Cinema launched in Vancouver October 25th marked OC’s long-awaited launch onto the Mainland. The popular monthly community screening event explores the innovative use of film as a tool for social engagement in non-traditional venues. IWRP Leadership on "Engendering the R2P Doctrine" Jennifer Bond and Laurel Sherret have collaborated with IWRP co-director Marilou McPhedran in researching how to most effectively engender the emerging United Nations “Responsibility to Protect Doctrine” (R2P). Amy Haysom consulting the Canadian Commission of UNESCO Amy Haysom, Youth Global Liaison at the CFGS and Youth Consultant for Canadian Commission of UNESCO, participated in the UNESCO Youth Consultation in Ottawa, September 2005, regarding the UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris on September 30 - October 2. Dr. Mark Flaherty appointed as Associate Director for DTID Dr. Mark Flaherty has been appointed Associate Director for CFGS Division of Technology and International Development in September 2005. CFGS welcomes new research and project assistants Shayla Hall, Janel Smith, Andrea Gemmill and Renée Lormé-Gulbrandsen have joined the CFGS in early September 2005. Symposium on Climate Change and Responsible Investment Symposium on Climate Change and Responsible Investment was held in Victoria on September 15, as the first event in the series of lectures and symposia called “Challenges of Globalization”. Globalization Studies Network Conference in Dakar, Senegal Peter Heap, Senior Research Associate with CFGS, represented the Centre at the GSN's August 29-31 conference in Dakar, Senegal entitled "Globalization: Overcoming Exclusion, Strengthening Inclusion". New staff and board members for CICS Canadian Institute for Climate Studies (CICS) has appointed Gordon Smith as Chair of Board, Harry Swain as part-time President and Executive Director, and Angela Goran as Youth Program Director. Pathways to Reconciliation and Global Human Rights, Sarajevo 2005, August 16-19, 2005 The Pathways to Reconciliation and Global Human Rights conference to be held in Sarajevo in August, 2005 is an opportunity to bring together thinkers and practitioners to reflect upon, evaluate and advance the global human-rights agenda. Welcome Michelle Soltzer, new CFGS staff member Michelle Soltzer was hired on August 8 as the Centre for Global Studies' new Research Projects Secretary. New editorial team for "Global Governance" The journal “Global Governance” has a new editorial team from the University of Warwick and the University of Victoria, including Gordon Smith, CFGS Executive Director, and Barry Carin, CFGS Associate Director. Dr. Lenard J. Cohen, senior research associate with CFGS, has prepared a paper on state-building in Kosovo for the Workshop in Monterey, California, July 14-15, 2005. Joint Statement on United Nations Reform The Globe and Mail published a joint statement “Eight steps to UN reform” by Gareth Evans (ICG), John English (CIGI), Gordon Smith (CFGS) and Fraser Cameron (EPC) June 8. “Separate but equal? Marriage laws in multicultural context – the impact on women” Linda Naidoo, International Women’s Rights Project (IWRP) Research Associate, is presenting her paper entitled "Separate but equal? Marriage laws in a multicultural context - the impact on women" Working for Youth Engagement in Canadian Municipalities Growing Up In Cities – Canada (GUICC) project was presented in the national conference of the Canadian Federation of Municipalities in St. Johns, Newfoundland, June 3-6. Amy Haysom on the Aboriginal Planet Amy Haysom, Youth Global Liaison at the CFGS, has written an article entitled “Remembering traditions, creating Resolutions, and Rapping upon Coast Salish land” about the International Indigenous Youth conference in Vancouver, June 2005. Initiative on regional climate impacts consortium In order to explore the opportunity to form a regional climate impacts consortium, a meeting was held at the University of Victoria on May 27th, 2005. The Meeting Summary and the Proposed Strategy have now been published in the web. No Peace without Justice, by Marilou McPhedran Read Marilou's survey of human rights in Afghanistan, No Peace without Justice, in the McGill Internatoinal Review, Spring 2005, Volume V, Number 2 found on newsstands or by subscription at http://www.irsam.ca/mir/. Welcome new CFGS staff - Yvonne Rondeau and Milla Uusi-Pietilä The Centre for Global Studies welcomes our new Research Projects Secretary and our 6 month intern from Finland. Climate Change Workship Summary Available The Workshop Summary for Implications of Climate Change in British Columbia's Southern Interior Forests workshop, held on April 26–27, is now available at the CMI web site. Shelagh Rogers interviews Philip Cook for CBC's Sounds Like Canada Philip Cook is the Director of the International Institute for Child Rights Development (IICRD). Shelagh Rogers was interviewing him regarding IICRD's involvement in tsunami stricken areas. Marilou McPhedran is the founder and Co-director of the IWRP at the Centre for Global Studies and was appointed part-time member of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on April 11, 2005 by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Irwin Cotler CFGS-IESVic partnership receives $150,000 SSHRC grant to study "Hydrogen and Social Change" The Institute for Integrated Energy Systems at the University of Victoria and the Centre for Global Studies are the recipients of a $150,000 Canadian SSHRC grant to address the challenges assoicated with the transition in Canada to a hydrogen economy. On March 14, 2005, Hon. Ida Chong presented CICS with a cheque for $30,000. NEW PROGRAM INITIATIVE: Canada Corps University Partnership Program (CCUPP) The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) has just announced the launch of the Canada Corps University Partnership Program (CCUPP). "Growing Up In Cities – Canada: Sharing Experiences…Moving Forward” On February 21, 2005 the International Institute for Child Rights and Development held a public forum on their Growing Up In Cities – Canada (GUICC) project entitled “Growing Up In Cities – Canada – Sharing Experiences…Moving Forward”. Canada Corps finds its footing Canada Corps may not have enjoyed the best of starts, but it's finally on more solid footing and ready to prove it self... Children are more at risk and the world’s problems are more complex than ever before. Yet there are increased opportunities to build creative partnerships with children to assure a better future for our collective world. Ukraine needs our help on the road to democracy If Viktor Yuschenko is inaugurated as President of Ukraine this month, it will mark the first time a non-Communist has replaced an ex-Communist since Ukraine became independent in 1991. Canada welcomes report on UN reform Prime Minister Paul Martin today congratulated the members of the United Nations High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change for their report released today in New York on the reform of the UN system in the area of international peace and security. Laurel Sherret, IWRP research assistant, participated in a panel discussion at the NGO Working Group Advocacy Program in New York. Laurel Sherret and Marilou McPhedran, IWRP co-director, attended the event as the only Canadian Intenational Observers. Climate change from the perspective of individuals Johanna Wolf, visiting scholar at CFGS, wrote paper entitled “Climate Change and Individuals: Insights from a Q Method Study in Southern British Columbia” for the 21st Annual Conference of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity Dr. Stephen Tyler honoured by Chinese Government for River Basin Research Report The government of China has honoured Dr. Stephen Tyler, Senior Research Associate with CFGS, with its national Friendship Award, to be presented in a ceremony in Beijing on October 1.
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