Questions persist about the second degree murder charge against a Canadian military officer On January 2nd, 2009, we issued this press release, calling on Defence Minister Peter MacKay to explain the facts of the case, when he and the government were informed, and what steps the government is taking to ensure a proper and transparent investigation. […]
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The military is actually financing, and in some cases approving, books covering the Afghan war. As David Pugliese points out in this review, a new book titled “Kandahar Tour: The Turning Point in Canada’s Afghan Mission” by academics from my own Alma Mater, the University of New Brunswick, paints an unwarranted optimistic view of the war – […]
Harper Government sending blinding laser weapons to Afghanistan
Despite receiving hundreds of letters from Ceasefire.ca supporters urging tests for these weapons, the Harper Government is pressing ahead with deploying blinding laser weapons to Afghanistan. – Steve http://www.canada.com/topics/news/story.html?id=1092613 Canadian Forces buy laser ‘dazzlers’ for Afghanistan David Pugliese Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 18, 2008 The Canadian military will purchase 500 laser dazzlers for troops in Afghanistan as […]
Canada Needs a Progressive Coalition Government
There are critical issues that need to be addressed: the war on terrorism including Afghanistan, climate change, free trade, nuclear weapons, and of course, the economy and our livelihoods. If you support a progressive coalition government in Ottawa, then please send your letter to NDP leader Jack Layton and Liberal leader Stéphane Dion.
Grannies Tackle Conference of Defence Associations' Media Award
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. […]
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 […]