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The very agonies of war and the dark night of suffering that has lasted for centuries are awakening civilization to a new understanding: the peoples of the Earth have a sacred right to peace.
a prominent supporter of the
Canadian Department of Peace Initiative
Given the escalation of violent conflict, the increased threat of nuclear annihilation and lawlessness across our world today, there has never been greater urgency or a better window of opportunity to promote this initiative in Canada. The department would develop a coordinated and coherent paradigm for a sustainable peace across all government departments. The Minister would advance an agenda for a new architecture of peace by supporting and establishing activities that promote a culture of peace and assertive non-violence in Canada and the world. LEARN more…
CDPI is generously supported by the Somerset Foundation.
Announcements
DEPARTMENT OF PEACE BILL PASSES FIRST READING, SEPT. 30, 2009, A MILESTONE FOR THE CDPI
added October 15th, 2009
UPDATE: AS OF DEC. 3, 2009, THE ALLOWABLE 20 SECONDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PEACE BILL HAS BEEN REACHED, MADE UP …
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Endorsements
Muslim Coordinating Council Supports a Department of Peace in Canada
added February 21st, 2010
The Muslim Coordinating Council of the National Capital Region, which has 40 member organizations devoted to …
Head of the Shambhala International Community on a Department of Peace
added August 31st, 2009
“Years hence, when every country has a Ministry of Peace, people will look back and ask: ‘What …
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In the Media
Pasifik Canada: Department of Peace and Bill C-447
added December 14th, 2009
By: Linda Taffs and P.J. Mora