Our American neighbours will elect their next President on November 4, 2008. How will their choice affect Canada? The Rideau Institute, Ceasefire.ca’s parent organization, has …
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Do you know where your local candidates stand on peace and human rights issues?
At the outset of the federal election, Ceasefire.ca launched a campaign to ask local candidates and parties where they stand on peace and human rights. …
Harper Hid the Cost of Afghan War
As you may have seen from reports in yesterday and today’s morning newspapers, the cost of the war in Afghanistan will reach $18 billion by …
War in Afghanistan to cost Government $20.7 billion, UN Peacekeeping abandoned: Rideau Institute Report
The Rideau Institute released a report this week that examines the full cost of Canada’s war in Afghanistan, raising important new questions about the government’s …
They even have a word for it.
The word is bacha bazi, which means “boy play.” In Afghanistan, it is the sexual abuse and rape of young boys, it is widespread, and a United …
Which party leaders spoke out for peace?
Tell us which party leaders you thought spoke out for peace. Read the transcript below, or watch this TV clip from the debate provided by …