Celebrating World Population Day: Canada’s Response to Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies

James Nelson On 11 July 2015, the international community will mark World Population Day, the theme of which is Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies.  Recently, media has reported on the plight of vulnerable populations, drawing the public’s attention to such issues as migrants drowning in the Mediterranean as overcrowded boats attempt to reach Europe from North…

Climate Change and the Rise of the Environmental Migrant

James Drummond Canada has come under much scrutiny in recent weeks for its lack of commitment to climate change initiatives. Prime Minister Stephen Harper skipped out on annual climate change talks, opting instead for a face-to-face meeting with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. And just last week, a scathing report was released criticizing Canada for…