The UN’s “no-fly list,” also known as the “1267 List” was created in 1999, under the authority of UN Security Council 1267 to sanction people suspected of having links to terrorism. Suspicion is enough; no criminal convictions are required. Those…
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Afghan training mission has high risk of casualties, low chance of success
By the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives OTTAWA—The government’s plan to extend the Canadian Forces mission in Afghanistan deserves a public debate, argues a new report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Rideau Institute. Analysts Michael…
Federal Court rules in favour of Iraq War resister Dean Walcott
War Resisters Support Campaign News Release, April 7, 2011 TORONTO—On Tuesday, the Federal Court of Canada released a decision reaffirming there is evidence that U.S. Iraq War resisters are targeted for punishment because of their political beliefs if returned to…
Secret documents show Canadian interference in Haiti
By Yves Engler, rabble.ca, April 15, 2011 After a deadly earthquake rocked Haiti 15 months ago, most Canadians worried about uncovering those trapped, getting survivors water and connecting family members. But in the halls of power, it seems they were…
Two wars and no election debate
By Betty Plewes, The Mark, April 15, 2011 It’s time to start discussing Canada’s role in Afghanistan and Libya, and Canada’s declining global reputation. Co-authored by Hunter McGill and Ian Smillie. Under the Harper government, Canada has lost its way…
Let’s not talk about war in front of the voters
By Michael Byers, CBC News, April 14, 2011 Seven UN staff members were hunted down and killed this month after more than 1,000 Afghans, outraged over an insult to the Qur’an in a U.S. church, stormed their compound in Mazar-i-Sharif…
May Day in Winnipeg – Vote with your feet for Peace
The annual May Day march is organized by Winnipeg Labour Council and takes place in recognition of International Working Class Day and in support of Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities and Progress for All. Peace Alliance Winnipeg plans to have a…
Earth Day with Maude Barlowe
Location: Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba (map) Maude Barlow is the National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and she chairs the board of Washington-based Food and Water Watch. She is also an executive member of the…
Federal all-party forum on the environment
Location: First Unitarian Church, 603 Wellington Crescent Let’s give the environment a voice this election. Hear all the platforms. Ask questions. Featuring: Jacqueline Romanow, Green Party Terry Duguid, Liberal Party Dennis Lewycky, NDP Conservative Party, t.b.d. Info: josh@mbeconetwork.org or 943-0318
Red Tent Campaign Day of Action
The Red Tent Campaign is a coalition of housing advocacy organizations and individuals, including the Right to Housing Coalition in Manitoba. On April 19 there will be a Red Tent Day of Action to draw attention to the critical housing…