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Stop Canada’s War in Iraq!
With little or no thought of the consequences and impact, of the destruction and chaos, or even of the death and mayhem…Stephen Harper has dragged Canada into an American war. The coalition led by the Americans includes states like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates which are viciously repressing any peaceful dissent in their […]
“This Remembrance Day I’ll wear two poppies: one red and one white”
“Why did I wear two poppies, and why will I do it again? For me, the red poppy represents the sacrifice of the fallen; the white poppy represents the hope for a better future where young soldiers, sailors, and air crew do not have to die.”
How Canada can contribute to the abolition of nuclear weapons
“Canada is well placed, I believe, to play a leading role in the global effort to ensure nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament. This will mean, in part, reviving the political and diplomatic effort that characterized Canadian governmental engagement in earlier periods.”
Bombs away! Air power as panacea
We have not invested in understanding the conditions of peace. After a century of bombing, isn’t it about time that we did?
The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is September 26th
As UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon observes, “Nuclear disarmament is one of the greatest legacies we can pass on to future generations.” This September 26th, 2014 marks the first observance of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons as designated by the United Nations. In honour of this day, the UN will be […]