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The Group Of 78/Le Groupe Des 78

LXCL:Ticket holder will enjoy a dinner followed by a keynote speech given by Peggy Mason, Reinventing the Architecture for Peace: How We Got Here and What Must be Done.

Dinner and Keynote with Peggy Mason

LXCL:Please join us for the Keynote presentation (7 PM ET) with Peggy Mason, Reinventing the Architecture for Peace: How We Got Here and What Must be Done

Keynote ONLY

Cheque made out to The Group of 78
Address to send cheque:  411-27 Cardigan Street, Guelph, ON N1H 7V6 

Join the Group of 78 for dinner and &nbsp;the opening Keynote Address:&nbsp;Reinventing the Architecture for Peace: How We Got Here and What Must be Done with Peggy Mason.&nbsp; Peggy Mason&nbsp;is the current President of the Rideau Institute, G78 Board Member and former Canadian Ambassador for Disarmament to the United Nations. Her career highlights diplomatic and specialist expertise in the field of international peace and security, with a particular emphasis on the United Nations, where she served as Canada&rsquo;s Ambassador for Disarmament from 1989 to 1995. Since 1996 Ms. Mason has been involved in many aspects of UN peacekeeping training, including the development of ground breaking UN principles on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former fighters, the reform of UN arms embargoes and the dramatic evolution of UN peacekeeping in the 21st century. Until 2014, she regularly brought the UN political/diplomatic perspective to a range of UN, NATO and EU training exercises to help prepare military commanders for complex multidisciplinary peace and crisis stabilization operations. For 10 years Peggy Mason was a Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University, where she lectured, participated in training for Iraqi and Kuwaiti diplomats and chaired the Advisory Board of the Canadian Centre for Treaty Compliance (CCTC). She has long been active in a range of Canadian non-governmental organizations engaged in foreign policy, peacebuilding and global governance issues. A graduate and gold medallist of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Common Law, Peggy Mason was inducted into its Honour Society in September 2003. In October of 2019, and again in 2023, Peggy Mason was elected Vice-Chair of the prestigious <a fr-original-style="" href="https://pugwashgroup.ca/statement-by-the-canadian-pugwash-group-on-the-usa-iran-confrontation/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Canadian Pugwash Group</a>. In June of 2020, she joined the Advisory Board of a new progressive foreign policy think tank, the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://peacediplomacy.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Institute for Peace and Diplomacy</a>. The discussion will be hosted and moderated by Kizzann Sammy, President, Kochi Consulting, G78 Board Member and Advisor to UN Women&rsquo;s Caribbean Office.&nbsp; Kizzann Sammy MA, MBA, FRSA, is a senior development professional with over 25 years of experience advancing inclusive, evidence-based policy and programming across government, non-profit, and international development sectors. She brings a strong record of volunteerism and advocacy, having served on boards and committees focused on governance, youth leadership, and social impact, contributing to strategic planning and governance strengthening for programs supporting survivors of human trafficking. Her development work spans more than 30 countries, with a focus on gender equality, sustainable finance, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth. She works in both English and French, leading research, training, and evaluation initiatives that center equity, amplify marginalized voices, and inform policy at national and international levels. A strategic thinker and collaborative leader, Kizzann is deeply committed to advancing inclusive dialogue, strengthening governance systems, and contributing to public policy discussions that promote sustainable and equitable development. Registration and networking at 6:00 PMDinner 6:30 PMKeynote Presentation 7:00 PMModerated Q+A and Discussion 7:45 PMThank You and Adjournment 8:30 PM&nbsp;

Join the Group of 78 for dinner and  the opening Keynote Address: Reinventing the Architecture for Peace: How We Got Here and What Must be Done with Peggy Mason.  Peggy Mason is the current President of the Rideau Institute, G78 Board Member and former Canadian Ambassador for Disarmament to the United Nations. Her career highlights diplomatic and specialist expertise in the field of international peace and security, with a particular emphasis on the United Nations, where she served as Canada’s Ambassador for Disarmament from 1989 to 1995. Since 1996 Ms. Mason has been involved in many aspects of UN peacekeeping training, including the development of ground breaking UN principles on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former fighters, the reform of UN arms embargoes and the dramatic evolution of UN peacekeeping in the 21st century. Until 2014, she regularly brought the UN political/diplomatic perspective to a range of UN, NATO and EU training exercises to help prepare military commanders for complex multidisciplinary peace and crisis stabilization operations. For 10 years Peggy Mason was a Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University, where she lectured, participated in training for Iraqi and Kuwaiti diplomats and chaired the Advisory Board of the Canadian Centre for Treaty Compliance (CCTC). She has long been active in a range of Canadian non-governmental organizations engaged in foreign policy, peacebuilding and global governance issues. A graduate and gold medallist of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Common Law, Peggy Mason was inducted into its Honour Society in September 2003. In October of 2019, and again in 2023, Peggy Mason was elected Vice-Chair of the prestigious <a href="https://pugwashgroup.ca/statement-by-the-canadian-pugwash-group-on-the-usa-iran-confrontation/" target="_blank">Canadian Pugwash Group</a>. In June of 2020, she joined the Advisory Board of a new progressive foreign policy think tank, the <a href="https://peacediplomacy.org/" target="_blank">Institute for Peace and Diplomacy</a>. The discussion will be hosted and moderated by Kizzann Sammy, President, Kochi Consulting, G78 Board Member and Advisor to UN Women’s Caribbean Office.  Kizzann Sammy MA, MBA, FRSA, is a senior development professional with over 25 years of experience advancing inclusive, evidence-based policy and programming across government, non-profit, and international development sectors. She brings a strong record of volunteerism and advocacy, having served on boards and committees focused on governance, youth leadership, and social impact, contributing to strategic planning and governance strengthening for programs supporting survivors of human trafficking. Her development work spans more than 30 countries, with a focus on gender equality, sustainable finance, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth. She works in both English and French, leading research, training, and evaluation initiatives that center equity, amplify marginalized voices, and inform policy at national and international levels. A strategic thinker and collaborative leader, Kizzann is deeply committed to advancing inclusive dialogue, strengthening governance systems, and contributing to public policy discussions that promote sustainable and equitable development. Registration and networking at 6:00 PMDinner 6:30 PMKeynote Presentation 7:00 PMModerated Q+A and Discussion 7:45 PMThank You and Adjournment 8:30 PM

The Group Of 78/Le Groupe Des 78

Dinner and 2026 Conference Keynote with Peggy Mason

120 University Private

Dinner and Keynote with Peggy Mason

$60

Keynote ONLY

$20

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