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Dear Friends of the Canada-Caribbean Institute:
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We look forward to sharing developments in the Canada-Caribbean space with you over the coming months.
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Virtual Panel: Canada-CARICOM Relations in the "Trump Era"
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Save the date: May 5, 2025 4:00-5:30 pm EDT International Relations have been thrown into turmoil as a result of the Trump Administration's approach to an "America First" agenda. U.S. foreign aid is being dramatically reduced; U.S. tariff policy has ended the rules based trading system and will increase prices; U.S. pressure is being exerted to change an array of …
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Reparatory Justice for Black Slavery: Video recording now available
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The discussion of Reparatory Justice for Black Chattel Slavery in the Caribbean has been underway for many years. There have been a variety of meetings in United Nations fora, in organizations such as the Commonwealth, bilaterally between states, and both within, and between, many NGO organizations. There is an increasing sense that these discussions are making progress, witnessed by the …
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Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States
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Michael Tutton, Halifax, The Canadian Press The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States. The Canadian Association of University Teachers released updated travel advice on Tuesday due to the “political landscape” created by President Donald Trump’s administration and reports of some Canadians encountering difficulties crossing the border. The association says academics who …
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Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
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April 14, 2025 Gemma Handy, Business reporter The Caribbean nation of Guyana is breathing a sigh of relief after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the introduction of higher tariffs on a number of countries. Guyana, which is nestled between Venezuela and Suriname on the South American mainland, had been singled out for rates of 38% on …
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Save The Date: Climate Justice is Reparatory Justice
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The Centre for Reparation Research invites you to participate in our webinar ‘Climate Justice is Reparatory Justice' on April 22nd, 2025, at 3pm JA time. Register for this event.
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Celebration of Black excellence dives into critical research
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Friday, April 11, 2025 | by Sarah Ackles When a swimming cap designed for natural Black hair was initially banned at the Tokyo Olympics, Talia Jermyn knew she wanted to research the topic further. She discovered these types of institutional barriers not only reinforce racial disparities in elite swimming participation, but they also have serious implications far beyond the podium. “It was another …
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Macroeconomic Effects of Temperature Shocks on the Caribbean
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📢 Join us for a crucial presentation on "Macroeconomic Effects of Temperature Shocks on the Caribbean"! 🌍☀️Our Economics Department worked with regional Central Banks and will be presenting findings on research analysing the impact of local and global temperature shocks on Caribbean economies.🔍 Learn more about:* The statistically significant effects on regional GDP.* The transmission through construction, manufacturing, and agriculture …
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Global health simulation empowers tomorrow’s health leaders
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Edited by Ashley Goodfellow Craig April 9, 2025 York University’s School of Global Health is preparing the next generation of health leaders by immersing students in real-world challenges and fostering practical skills.In an era where drug-resistant infections pose an escalating threat to global public health, emerging health leaders will need a comprehensive understanding of how to address the complex challenge …
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SFU expert co-authors new report on Canada’s critical role in global health
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April 2, 2025 by: Robin Stubbs As the U.S. retreats from global affairs and the world enters a new era of shifting geopolitics, Canada’s role in global health is more important than ever, according to a new report co-authored by a Simon Fraser University professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in global health governance. “We have seen growing economic …
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) | Situation in Haiti
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April 13, 2025 The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are deeply concerned by recent reports that a coalition of criminal gangs is threatening to seize power and compel a change in the governance arrangements in Haiti at this time. This is completely unacceptable. CARICOM strongly condemns any attempt to replace the transitional arrangements by force and violence. …
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Harmonised approach to Labour policies crucial to free movement within CARICOM
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April 11, 2025 CARICOM Ministers of Labour have agreed to a harmonised and sustained approach to matters related to labour that impact the free movement of people within the Community. This was the consensus at the Thirty-fourth Special Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) Labour held on 8 April in Georgetown, Guyana, under the chairmanship of …
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"What Can We Learn From How Canada’s FIAP is Landing in Latin America and the Caribbean?"
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The Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) of the University of Ottawa and the Gender, Peace and Development Research Network are holding a panel discussion on Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP). This panel will share the results of the first studies of how FIAP is landing in three Latin American and Caribbean contexts – Colombia, Haiti and Jamaica/CARICOM. It …
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The Canadian researcher cited by the White House is not thrilled
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by Chris Wilson-Smith It was just after a game of recreational three-on-three basketball in Hamilton when Pau Pujolas checked his phone and saw a message. “You are famous,” the note from his academic mentor read. “Not sure you’re going to be happy.” Then came more texts, this time from the McMaster University professor’s circle of friends and economists. They all …
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About the the Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI)
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The CCI is a collaboration between Caribbean and Canadian universities and colleges. The mission of the Institute is to provide a forum:
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to connect academic institutions, scholars, the business and public sectors, civil society, the cultural and diaspora communities
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to inform and encourage collaboration across Canada and the Caribbean to advance important social, environmental, and economic issues that are vital to the shared prosperity and advancement of both regions; and
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to identify impediments and opportunities related to such progress.
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For more information please visit our website
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