Harper has announced that he will fast-track new anti-terrorism laws that will give yet more draconian powers to police forces and spy agencies – including expanding their power of so-called “preventive” arrest. If you want to stop Harper from creating a national “thought police,” please write to your local media. We need to let people […]
Tag Archives: Ottawa
“We can’t legislate lost souls”
“The malaise and desperation that results in young men killing themselves and others is not going to be legislated or policed away. We are going to need at least as much compassion as crackdown.”
Shootings at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill: Statements from four party leaders
The tragic events occurring in Ottawa and St-Jean-sur-Richelieu this past week, resulting in the deaths of two military personnel, have led to outrage and sadness, but also a recommitment to Canadian values, throughout the country.
St. Paul conference on nonviolence
“Nonviolence: a Weapon of the Strong,” a conference hosted by St. Paul University in Ottawa, will explore nonviolence, spirituality, and social transformation (May 8-11, 2014).
Ottawa event – Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin, the F-35 and the Global Arms Trade
The Group of 78, the Rideau Institute and Embassy Magazine Present William Hartung – “Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin, the F-35, and the Global Arms Trade” Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa $30 for luncheon and presentation