Tag Archives: Military spending

How to spend the defence budget

May 2, 2013

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On April 15, we asked Ceasefire.ca supporters how they would better spend the money wasted on weapons and war.

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Contract signed for Arctic patrol ships

March 11, 2013

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On March 7th, the government signed a $288-million contract with Irving Shipbuilding of Halifax for design work on the long-promised Arctic offshore patrol ships. But construction of the ships is not expected to begin until 2015.

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Needed: 9,999 Canadians — plus you!

February 24, 2013

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If you would give $7 each month to stop Harper: read this.

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Mitt Romney’s Defence Spending Plans

October 28, 2012

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A week out from the election, the Republican campaign remains vague about its promises to strengthen the American military.

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Rideau Institute Responds to Dubious “Buy Canada” Military Plan

September 25, 2012

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Let’s leave the military-industrial complex to the Americans.

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Focus on military spending

April 18, 2012

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April 17th was the Second Annual Global Day of Action on Military Spending, which brought together peace activists from all over the world in an effort to reduce global arms budgets.

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