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Tag Archives: Peacekeeping
The Militarization of Canadian History
In focusing on wars, the Conservatives are missing out on much of what is important in Canada’s past.
Blue helmets cast aside, Canada keeps the peace no more
“The need is greater than ever but Canada’s contribution has never been lower,” said Steven Staples, president of the Rideau Institute, an Ottawa research and advocacy group. “The Harper government doesn’t regard peacekeeping as a route to enhancing Canada’s international stature.”
Richler on military mythmaking
Noah Richler denounces the recent effort to change the self-image of Canadians from peacekeepers to warriors.
"Crown jewel" of Canadian peacekeeping closing NS offices
The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) has announced that it is shutting down its operations in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia (David Pugliese, “Cash-strapped peacekeeping centre closing Nova Scotia office,” Ottawa Citizen, 10 June 2011). The organization is attempting to cut costs after having been advised in 2009 that its annual $4 million funding from the federal government […]
Ignatieff on Canada's lost Security Council seat: What's your reaction?
Photo by Jorbasa Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has laid out his vision for “rebuilding Canada’s leadership on the world stage” in the wake of the Harper government’s failed bid for a seat on the U.N. Security Council. Speaking to Le Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montréal on November 2nd, Ignatieff condemned the Harper government’s approach […]