The following statement was delivered by NDP MP Bill Siksay on April 21st, 2009 during the parliamentary question period. Mr. Siksay has volunteered to prepare legislation regarding the implementation of a Canadian Department of Peace Initiative that is to be tabled as a Private Members Motion. (more…)

Theme: Building a Culture of Peace in Canada and Abroad
Friday, April 17, 7:00-9:30 PM

The evening featured a stimulating and provocative talk by Linda McQuaig, entitled: After Afghanistan: Reinvigorating Canada’s Role as a Global Peacebuilder. She spoke of a rising militarism and the growing military-industrial complex in Canada and saw
a department of peace as an antidote, stating that war is obselete. She was introduced by Borys Wresnewskyj, MP, a staunch supporter of the CDPI. Bill Siksay, NDP-MP, spoke of his work in drafting a Private Members Bill calling for a department of peace. (more…)