April 4th will mark the 60th Anniversary of the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The anniversary sees a “new” NATO, doubled in size since its founding, with an expanded international role. The anniversary coincides with a NATO summit…
War resister Joshua Key: significant support from Winnipeggers
On Thursday, March 19, The Student Christian Movement and local supporters of U.S. war resisters organized a meeting at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church to support their right to stay in Canada. The event was part of a week of pan-Canadian…
Afghanistan war remains unpopular with Canadians
Almost Half of Canadians Would End Afghanistan Mission Before 2011 Atlantic Canadians, Quebecers and Ontarians more likely to both disagree with the extension of the mission, and advocate for an early withdrawal. [VANCOUVER – Mar. 7, 2009] – Canadian adults…
Abousfian Abdelrazik
Abousfian Abdelrazik is a victim of the post-9/11 madness that is corroding human rights in Canada. His case is yet one more reminder that our federal government is determined to continue to violate cherished rights and freedoms. His story is…
War Resisters: “Let them stay! Week”
The War Resisters Support Campaign is asking Canadians to participate in a week of action from March 15-22 to stop the deportation of Kimberly Rivera and her family. More information on this campaign is available at the War Resisters Support…
World wide protests against NATO planned
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will mark its 60th anniversary on April 4 and 5, 2009. At the same time, demonstrations will take place all over the world calling for an end to NATO’s war in Afghanistan. The Canadian…