We call on the Government of Canada to hold consultations with civil society on a new independent centre for international peace and security. It is urgently needed to counter think tank policy advice backed by defence industry funding.
We call on Prime Minister Trudeau to demonstrate his commitment to strengthening the UN’s conflict prevention and crisis response capacity by supporting and advocating for a United Nations Emergency Peace Service (UNEPS).
The concept of sustainable common security offers the prospect of a comprehensive approach to addressing our most pressing global challenges.