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…
Afghanistan: A surge towards disaster
by Anthony Fenton, Asia Times, March 14, 2009 As United States President Barack Obama simultaneously escalates and crafts a new strategy for the US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led counter-insurgency war and occupation in Afghanistan, critics say that the “surge”…