For Immediate Release

For the Second Election in a Row, Axworthy and Roche Call for a Department of Peace in Canada.

Once again, two of Canada’s most important and respected figures in the field of human security, peacebuilding and disarmament are calling for the creation of a Canadian Department of Peace and for all national party leaders to respond to this proposal. (more…)

Pacifest: Victoria’s Festival of Peace Events

All the events below are at the First Metropolitan United Church Sanctuary, Quadra at Balmoral.

Co-sponsored by the Church and the Canadian Department of Peace Initiative.

Sept 26, 2008 at 7pm. The Hon. Douglas Roche, O.C., presents: The Human Right to Peace: Full Time Work (A PowerPoint Presentation and Talk) (more…)

A Festival of Peace: 12 Days for Peace
Sept 21 – October 2

We want to mark these twelve days with attention to the issues of peace in the world, in our communities, in our homes, and within.

* Sunday Sept 21, the UN International Day for Peace and Global Ceasefire (more…)

OCTOBER 2, 2008
St. Elias Centre
750 Ridgewood Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario

Keynote Speaker:
Carolyn McAskie
Former Assistant Secretary General for Peacebuilding Support of the United Nations (more…)