About Us

The Canadian Red Cross is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crecent Movement, which includes the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 186 National Societies of the Red Cross or Red Crescent. The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.  

The Liu Institute for Global Issues pursues policy-relevant research on emerging issues that demand innovative, interdisciplinary, and impact-oriented responses from the academic community.  A hallmark of the Liu Institute’s approach is bridging the gap between academia and practitioners.  As a result, faculty and staff engage in both the policy development process and action on the ground.  Through its publications, teaching, engagement in the policy process and links to practitioners, the Liu Institute seeks to improve knowledge, facilitate dialogue and information sharing and act as a catalyst for change.

Posted March 19, 2008