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The Commonwealth - Fast Facts

The Commonwealth is made up of 56 independent nations that work together to pursue common goals which promote democracy, prosperity, and peace, aided by more than 80 Commonwealth organizations. Our combined population of 2.6 billion is a third of the global population.
 
  • The combined GDP is almost CDN$17 trillion.
  • Half of the top 20 global emerging cities are in the Commonwealth.
  • Seven of the top 10 countries in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance, which measures rule of law, human rights, participation, human development and sustainable economic opportunity, are Commonwealth members.
  • Seven of the top 10 countries for gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa are Commonwealth countries, according to World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2015.
  • Five of the best performing 15 countries in the Youth Development Index are Commonwealth members.
  • Since 1991, 12 Commonwealth member countries have moved to multi-party democracy from military or one-party rule.
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Events Calendar (RCSO and Other)

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COMMONWEALTH - Insights, Inspiration, & Innovation

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  • May 13

"The Social Dilemma"

Social media, by design nurtures addiction in order to maximize advertising profit. Social media platforms use "notifications" and...

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  • May 13

"The A.I. Dilemma" - a rebellious teenager?

AI has already consumed the information on the internet and is now generating new content and ideas, and self-improving its' programming....

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  • Nov 2, 2022

How work is changing?

Has the world of work really changed that much post-pandemic? We have no shortage of zeitgeists to examine. Is it the Great Resignation,...

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  • Sep 10, 2022

REFLECTIONS ON "THE SERVANT QUEEN"

The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: His Highness, King Charles III, renewed the crown's promise of lifelong service; Memorable speeches...

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  • Feb 6, 2022

How to deal with Bullies

A bully is someone who harasses, humiliates, intimidates, pressures or is otherwise abusive and aggressive. They pick on those whom they...

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  • Nov 15, 2021

"A Commonwealth of the People" - conversation

It’s time for deep reflection on the Commonwealth’s place in the world. Concerns were raised over a decade ago about the Commonwealth’s...

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  • Apr 22, 2021

Tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

In honour of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, April 16, 2021, the Royal Commonwealth Society, Mainland BC, produced a...

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  • Feb 8, 2021

How should we Mask COVID-19?

Global coronavirus deaths have been falling—but scientists are worried that more infectious new variants of the virus may reverse those...

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