A press conference in the heart of Toronto’s financial district brought together organizers from OTPP Divest, Canada Council, CFSON, and more, after Canada was chosen to host the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), what has been called a “war…
On April 25, 2026, About 200 Winnipeggers rallied at the Manitoba Legislature to express opposition to the growth of wars and Canadian militarism. Following speeches by activists Brendan Devlin and Sarah Borbridge, and musical performances by Jenn Hancharyk and Voices for…
by Brendan Devlin Thanks to Peace Alliance Winnipeg for bringing us together today. It is amazing to see so many groups united by an understanding that intensifying wars are an existential threat to the world – to the millions whose…
by Sarah Borbridge Movements for peace, for climate justice, and for Indigenous sovereignty are on their own already incredibly important causes. However, the devastation of war, destruction of our planet, and dispossession of land are all wrought by the same…
As Canadians Struggle with Rising Cost of Living, National Organizations Denounce Canada’s Plans to Lead New DSRB “War Bank” by Just Peace Advocates, April 14, 2026 As Canadians face rising grocery bills, soaring gas prices, overstretched healthcare systems and deepening…
Early 2026 has seen a marked escalation in US‑Western backed actions with global repercussions. The US bombings of Caribbean citizens at sea, military installations in Trinidad, the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President Maduro, the increased drone attacks in Haiti, and the…
By Adam D.K. King As the United States and Israel continue their illegal war on Iran, some Canadian unions and labour organizations are speaking out. On March 5, Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), condemned “the escalating cycle of…
March 20, 2026 — a webinar entitled Justice for Professor Hassan Diab was hosted by Peace Alliance Winnipeg and other social justice organizations. We heard from Professor Diab and his lawyer Donald Bayne about how this case is an especially…
March 17, 2026 – Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded to the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of Iran with a mix of support and hesitation, leading some to wonder if his position is in need of clarification, while others praise his strategic ambiguity. For Canadians, there’s little…
On Thursday La Presse reported that Canada’s base in Kuwait was hit during a strike on a US compound. Please email the Minister of Defence to say it’s time to close Canada’s base in Kuwait and bring all troops in the…
