Global Politics. Global Perspectives. Global Possibilities.

Connecting People, Policy and Possibility

The Right Honourable Kim Campbell has been leading, synthesizing, and speaking internationally since her early days as a political thought leader. Sought after for her unique insights and wry observations, as well as her ability to speak from a deep knowledge base on a variety of subjects, Ms. Campbell is affiliated with several key international political organizations, and sits on the boards of many others. 

The Climate Overshoot Commission

Founding Commissionaire. The Climate Overshoot Commission, Chaired by Pascal Lamy, a two-term, former Director of the World Trade Organization, is made up of 12 people (including a Govenor, a Senator, ect????) and was convened in 2022 to develop a report on strategies on climate overshoot and provided recommendations in the CARE agenda. The Climate Overshoot Commission is dedicated to reducing the risks of climate “overshoot” (exceeding the Paris agreement goal of limiting average global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius) as well as examining and preparing for the impact of such an overshoot on human health, food security, water availability, social stability, and ecosystems.

Peter Lougheed Leadership College – University of Alberta

Founding Principal from 2014 to 2018. The Peter Lougheed Leadership College is a broad, inclusive, undergraduate leadership development program that is forging leaders through formal and co-curricular learning, engagement, and mentorship. Ms. Campbell was the Founding Principal and was involved in nearly every aspect of the design and launch (Fall of 2015) of this two-year program.

Council of Women World Leaders

Member, and from 1999 to 2003, served as chair. Chair Emerita now, she remains a member. The Council of Women World Leaders comprises women who hold or have held the office of President or Prime Minister in their own country and aim to promote good governance and enhance the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead at the highest levels in their country.

Club de Madrid

Founding member who has served as Acting President in 2002 and Vice President from 2003 to 2004. From 2004 until 2006, Ms. Campbell served as Secretary General of the Club de Madrid, and thereafter sat on the Board of Directors. The Club de Madrid is an organization of former heads of government and state who work to promote democratization through peer relations with leaders of transitional democracies.

International Center for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence

Member of the Board and Founding Trustee (Jan 2008). ICSR, at Kings College in London, England, seeks to challenge the growth of radicalization and political violence by bringing together the world’s most innovative thinkers from academics, politics and business.

World Movement for Democracy

Served as the Chairwoman of the World Movement for Democracy’s Steering Committee from 2008 to 2015. Body created by NFD????

Glenn Gould Foundation

Board Member since 2021. The Glenn Gould Foundation was established to honour the legacy of its namesake and promote not only awareness of his creative skills but also to help transforms other lives through art and music.

MEMBERSHIPS & ADVISORY ROLES

International Women’s Forum

Member and served as the President from October 2003 to October 2005. The International Women’s Forum is a global organization of women of significant and diverse achievement. Ms. Campbell was inducted into the IWF Hall of Fame in October 2008.

Apathy is Boring

Member of the Council on Youth Electoral Engagement. Apathy is Boring is a non-partisan charitable organization that uses art and technology to educate Youth about democracy, with the aim of increasing youth voter turnout, increasing youth engagement in the democratic process, and building sustainable dialogue between youth and decision-makers.

Equal Voice

Member of the Advisory Board. Equal voice is a multi-partisan, nonprofit organization made up of women and men devoted to this still-bold idea the more women must be elected to every level of government in Canada. Ms. Campbell was honoured with Equal Voices EVE award on April 30, 2009.

Informed Opinions

Honorary Patron. Informed Opinions works to amplify women’s voices and build their leadership capacity. The project trains and supports women in making their ideas more accessible and increasing their impact. Their goals are to bridge the gender gap in public commentary and enhance the quality of public discourse by expanding the diversity of perspectives that inform Canada’s policies and priorities.

Asia Society of New York

Member of the Global Council. The Asia Society is the leading global and pan–Asian organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of the United States and Asia.

Middle Powers Initiative

Member of the Board of Advisors. The Global Security Institute is dedicated to strengthening international cooperation and security based on the rule of law, with a particular focus on nuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament.

Pacific Council on International Policy

Member. The Pacific Council is a non-partisan organization affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations and is headquartered in Los Angeles with members and activities throughout the West Coast of the United States and internationally. Its mission is to confront global issues by giving more effective ways to West Coast perspectives on them.

Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Member – College of Fellows since 2015. Founded in 1929 with the important mandate of making Canada better known to Canadians and to the world, this society publishes the iconic Canadian Geographic magazine, but also is active in building, promoting, and supporting geographic education throughout the country, through its educational program, Canadian Geographic Education. The RCGS is an iconic, nonprofit organization that is funded primarily by generous donations. The Society’s Board of Governors, and its program committees, are comprised entirely of volunteers.

Seaforth Highlanders of Canada

Honorary patron since 2011. The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada (Ms. Campbell’s father’s regiment) are Vancouver’s infantry Regiment, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. First established on November 24, 1910, by a group of members in the local Vancouver Scottish community, these individuals sought to raise a local Canadian Highland Regiment in association with the Seaforth Highlanders of the Imperial Service