Save the Date: October 27, 12 pm -1:30 pm Please plan to join us for this very timely discussion. As we have witnessed over the past several years, traditional international relationships and rules are changing rapidly. At the same time, the United Nations is facing a challenging future as organizational and program reform efforts are … Continue reading Expert Panel on the United Nations Future Agenda
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says great powers are using 'economic integration as weapons' John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Jan 20, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a frank assessment of how he views the world in a provocative speech in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, where he said the longstanding U.S.-led, rules-based international order is over and … Continue reading ‘The old order is not coming back,’ Carney says in provocative speech at Davos
Jamaican-born Canadian university chancellors Wes Hall and Donette Chin-Loy Chang were co-patrons of the Harmonies of Hope concert benefit fundraiser (Photo by Ron Fanfair) December 11, 2025 Within hours, a devastating hurricane tore through Jamaica, leaving the island reeling and in urgent need of assistance. In just 10 days, however, the Harmonies of Hope fundraiser … Continue reading Harmonies of Hope raises $2.3 million and counting for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica
If it’s to be, it’s up to me. The Honourable Jean Augustine (BA 1973, MEd 1980, Hon. LLD 1994) recalls seeing those inspiring words on the wall of a union hall in her native Grenada when she was only three years old. She had just started school and was initially proud to demonstrate her new reading skills … Continue reading U of T honours community champion Jean Augustine
Dr. Mohamed Lachemi & Donette Chin-Loy Chang present the Gold Medal to Anish Jammu at last month’s convocation ceremony. The university’s top honour recognizes students who excel in the classroom and make significant contributions to the university and wider community (Source: http://www.ronfanfair.com) Dr. Mohamed Lachemi is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). … Continue reading Mohamed Lachemi steers Toronto Metropolitan University through transformational change with vision and purpose
The Study Tours from this Conference are over, but the participants have mapped out programs that they will undertake over the coming year. The Canada-Caribbean Institute was pleased to be able to participate in the launch event. We will be looking for ways we can help the Study Tour participants advance their work. In celebration … Continue reading Commonwealth Leaders Dialogue Canada: Study Conference workplans
May 20, 2025 As Suriname prepares to head to the polls on May 25th, the nation stands at a critical juncture, grappling with significant economic challenges and looking towards its next political leadership. Beyond the immediate domestic concerns, this election also holds potential regional significance, possibly adding a third female head of government to the … Continue reading Suriname’s May 25 election potential turning point for female leadership in CARICOM
For Release Upon Receipt - March 20, 2025 The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, March 19, 2025—In a celebration that blended tradition with modernity, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) installed Dr the Most Honourable Dodridge D. Miller as its 7th Chancellor on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The event marked "A New Innings" in … Continue reading The UWI Celebrates A New Innings: Dr Dodridge D. Miller Installed as 7th Chancellor
Do you know someone from Canada or the Caribbean with leadership potential? Tell them about this tremendous opportunity. The next Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue is coming and is inviting applications. Canada and Commonwealth regions have a responsibility to cultivate ethical, efficient, and responsible leaders. Commonwealth Leaders Dialogue Canada (CLDC) offers unique leadership opportunities through cross-sector, … Continue reading Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue 2025