What is the cost of the war in Afghanistan? $100 million every month. October 24, 2007 Dear Friend, The war in Afghanistan has cost Canada dearly in lives and money. The deaths of 71 soldiers and a diplomat are, sadly, well known. The financial costs are less well known. On Monday a report which Bill Robinson […]
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GlobalTV reports on our military spending report.
A Global TV report on the recent study Bill Robinson and I wrote for the Canadian centre for Policy Alternatives. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wIIOvckyOc
Throne Speech Threatens to Extend the War
Send your letter to Stephen Harper, Opposition Party leaders, and your local MP October 17, 2007 Dear friend, Yesterday’s Throne Speech poses a direct challenge to you and me, and everyone who wants to end Canada’s war in Afghanistan. Stephen Harper’s plan to continue Canada’s combat role has become crystal clear. He is trying to […]
Michael Byers brings attention to Canada’s leadership potential on the global stage
Professor Byers’ infectiously optimistic book presents a positive, compelling case for Canada’s importance on the global stage and its potential for doing so much more October 12, 2007 Dear friend, Dr. Michael Byers has just released a great new book titled Intent for a Nation: What Is Canada For? , that I highly recommend to […]
Marc Garneau Calls for Peaceful Uses of Space
Hi folks, We had a very good day with Marc Garneau today on Parliament Hill. CTV carried our press conference live nationally today. Watch it on this page. Also the Globe and Mail’s live on-line discussion went very well and remains on the website. And be sure to read Dr. Garneau’s op-ed in the Ottawa […]
Marc Garneau Takes Your Questions on Space
October 3, 2007 Marc Garneau in 2005, during his time as head of the Canadian Space Agency, Longueuil, Que., on Tuesday, Jan. 11. (CP PHOTO/Ryan Remiorz) Dear friend, I have some good news for you about an initiative that could make Canada a leader in ensuring that space is used for peace. I am very […]