Afghan women’s rights leader says Obama no better than Bush By The Canadian Press, Oct. 6, 2010 OTTAWA – Malalai Joya, a rights activist and former Afghan MP, says U.S. President Barack Obama’s policies in Afghanistan are as bad as…
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George Galloway in Toronto
Former British MP George Galloway says he’ll sue Kenney, Canadian government By Mary Gazze, The Canadian Press, Oct. 3, 2010 TORONTO – British firebrand politician George Galloway donned a pair of red mittens and clenched his fists Sunday, challenging Canada’s…
C-440: War Resisters versus War Criminals
By Paul S. Graham, Oct. 2, 2010 Michael Ignatieff and Co. can’t get enough criticism for their desertion of Bill C-440 to suit me. But let’s not deny the Tories their fair share of the shame. Against the will of…
Most Canadians say “bring the troops home”
Most Canadians agree it’s time to leave Afghanistan: Global poll By Shirlee Engel, Global News September 29, 2010 OTTAWA — Most Canadians support Ottawa’s plan to pull out of Afghanistan next year, according to an exclusive poll for Global News.…
A setback for war resisters
Bill C-440 voted down by slim majority By Paul S. Graham, Sept. 29, 2010 Bill C-440, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (war resisters) failed to make it through second reading Wednesday evening by a vote…
Eyes on Sudan Conference Report available
The June 19, 2010 Eyes on Sudan Conference: Working for Peace was an initiative of the Sudanese-Canadian students, community members and academics at the University of Winnipeg. Many participants in the annual Winnipeg Walk for Peace attended this informative conference. …
A victory for war resisters
War resister wins another shot at permanent residence: Federal Court of Appeal rules in favour of Jeremy Hinzman By Wendy Gillis, Toronto Star, July 6, 2010 The first U.S. Iraq war resister to seek refuge in Canada has won another…
Canada’s disabled warriors feel betrayed
The wounds of war: physical, psychological injuries legacy of Afghan battle By Dene Moore, The Canadian Press, July 3, 2010 Master Cpl. Jody Mitic VANCOUVER – Master Cpl. Jody Mitic was a sniper on patrol with his unit in Kandahar…
Oppose the G20 Agenda
Council of Canadians-Winnipeg Chapter invites Winnipeggers to join in opposition to G20 Agenda! June 22: PEOPLE’S CARAVAN TO TORONTO 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Come out to the Front of the Union Station at the corner of Broadway and Main…
What was Canada’s connection to the brutal Brigade 888?
House of pain: Canada’s connection with Kandahar’s ruthless palace guard By Graeme Smith, Globe and Mail, April 10, 2010 To the Canadian soldiers who worked with them on a daily basis, the members of Brigade 888 were trusted allies, protecting…