The last thing anyone wants to happen to themselves is to become the focus of a demonstration by the indomitable Raging Grannies. On Friday, November 15, the Ottawa Raging Grannies took to the streets at an Ottawa gala event to raise awareness about the links between the military-funded group, the Conference of Defence Associations, and the media. […]
Archive | November, 2008
Interview with See Magazine (Edmonton)
The Non-Military Solution There is a peaceful solution to Afghanistan, but don’t expect Obama to do it, says Steven Staples Published November 6, 2008 by Angela Brunschot (more…)
Interview with Vue Weekly (Edmonton)
Canada After Bush: What is at stake? Out of the Bush league: What will Obama mean for Canada? Scott Harris / mailto:scott@vueweekly.com January 20, 2009 will mark the end of the presidency of George W Bush, as Barack Obama is officially sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. The shift from the […]
Rideau Institute on Obama Victory in U.S. Election
(Ottawa) “The Rideau Institute joins Canadians in recognizing the historic nature of last night’s election, and congratulates President-elect Barack Obama. Throughout this race, Sen. Obama set a tone that holds the promise of easing global tensions and possibly solving some of the conflicts initiated by outgoing President George W. Bush,” said Steven Staples, President of […]
Remarks to students at St. Thomas Moore College (audio)
Here is a recording of my remarks to a group of students at St. Thomas More College on the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. My thanks to Michael Murphy of Development and Peace and the Saskatoon Peace Coalition for making this event happen.
Financial Post on "Canada After Bush"
I contributed to this article in the National Post over the weekend. – Steve (more…)