The Harper government continues to defy the will of Parliament by continuing to sanction the deportation of war resisters. Worse, new Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has stated “they are not genuine refugees and do not fall under internationally…
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An alternative to paying taxes for war
The majority of Canadians is opposed to the war in Afghanistan and would not willingly participate in it. At the same time as we oppose the war, we pay the taxes that underwrite the death and destruction Canada is bringing…
Defending Human Rights in a Post-9/11 World
The September 11, 2001 attacks in New York and Washington, DC have been followed by two catastrophic wars and growing pressures on human rights in Canada and around the world. Public dissent has become riskier. A climate of fear has…
Justin Podur: Israel-Palestine and Canadian Foreign Policy
It Takes the Whole World to Starve a People: Israel-Palestine and Canadian Foreign Policy Justin Podur is a writer and editor for ZNet, part of Z Communications, an alternative media organization dedicated to political analysis and support for movements for…
Fusion: A Benefit for War Affected Children
FUSION is an event that will raise money and awareness for war affected children in Northern Uganda. Enjoy performances by Sierra Noble, The Shouting Ground, magician Chris Funk, WHY and live African drums and dance. Visit artisan tables and buy…
Afghanistan: civilian carnage increasing
Obama More Deadly for Afghan Civilians than Bush (in Jan 2009): “Change” Afghans Should Look Upon with Skepticism by Marc W. Herold, RAWA News, Feb. 2, 2009 The New Year’s first Afghan civilian killed by U.S/NATO action was a boy…
Peace Alliance Winnipeg Monthly Meeting
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Workers Organizing Resource Centre, 280 Smith Street, Mezzanine Press the buzzer to get access to the building. We have lots of work and not enough hands, hearts and minds. Please try…
Vigil – Stop Sri Lanka’s attacks on Tamil civilians
On February 4, there will be events all over Canada calling for an end to the attacks on Tamils. The Canadian Peace Alliance and Peace Alliance Winnipeg stand in solidarity with the Tamil people and demand that the Government of…
Gaza: End the Occupation
About 50 Winnipeggers braved -20 C temperatures and a biting wind to rally for Freedom for Gaza in front of the Canadian Grain Commission building on Main Street in Winnipeg yesterday. The rally, organized by Peace Alliance Winnipeg, Canadian Muslims…
Rally in Support of Iraq War Resisters
Canadians have made it clear through polls, vigils, letters, petitions, rallies, and many other means, that they want American soldiers who refuse to participate in the Iraq war to be allowed to stay. The House of Commons passed a motion…