Ottawa Peace Festival – Prophets of War

Prophets of War: Unmasking the Defence Lobby

A presentation by William Hartung of the Center for International Policy.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at 12:30 p.m.
City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W. The Councillor Lounge.
Free admission.
Presented by the Rideau Institute and the Ottawa Peace Festival.

“Prophets of War: Unmasking the Defence Lobby” is a presentation by William D. Hartung, Director of the Arms and Security Project at the Center for International Policy, New York. The event is part of the 2013 Ottawa Peace Festival and will take place October 1st at 12:30 in the Councillor Lounge at Ottawa City Hall. Mr. Hartung will speak about the growing influence of the companies that make arms in Canada, and about what we can do to create an economy based on peace and sustainability.

The 7th annual Ottawa Peace Festival began September 21st and runs until October 2nd. A full list of events is available online.

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