Ninette Kelley is the chair of the World Refugee & Migration Council, which has launched an international effort to identify policy and institutional reforms that better bridge humanitarian and institutional responses to forced displacement. She is a former senior United Nations official and a member of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. This op-ed was […]
WRMC’s Fen Hampson Urges Senate Action on Frozen Russian Assets
WRMC President Fen Osler Hampson delivered a forceful defence of Bill S-214 to Canadian Senators on the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The legislation would strengthen Canada’s ability to dispose of foreign state assets under the Special Economic Measures Act.
Facing reality: Canada and the challenge of refugee protection
While Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney promised global leadership in protecting human rights defenders and refugees, writes WRMC Chair Ninette Kelley, the apparent retreat from this commitment has been rapid and troubling.
Lloyd Axworthy Receives Metropolis Canada Policy Maker Award
Metropolis Canada has awarded WRMC Chair Lloyd Axworthy with its 2025 Policy Maker Award of Excellence. The award recognizes and celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of immigration and settlement in Canada.
Canada Should Use the 2025 G7 Summit to Address Weapons of Mass Destruction
Their are opportunities for Canada to support the Global Partnership on weapons of mass destruction and the safe and secure use of nuclear energy Lloyd Axworthy, Michael W. Manulak, and Allan Rock Canada’s G7 Presidency in 2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity to influence the international agenda. So, what should Canada’s “signature initiatives” be for the […]