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…)

The Canadian Department of Peace Initiative is proud to announce the first recipient of the Women Building Peace Award – Big Congratulations to Nicole Charron. (more…)

February 15–17, 2009

Sponsored by Civilian Peace Service Canada

in cooperation with
The Canadian Department of Peace Initiative, Saint Paul University,
The Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, Rideau Institute,
One World Inc, and Canadian Voice of Women for Peace
to be held at
Université Saint Paul University
223, rue Main Street, Ottawa, K1S 1C4
Conference Overview (more…)

Continental Shift:
Winning in the Political Moment

Steve Staples, noted military and security analyst, will look at the shifting political landscape following recent elections and what it will mean for Canadian peace and justice NGOs and civil society. He will touch on rising militarism and military spending, the decline of UN peacekeeping and peace diplomacy, and the future of the Afghanistan combat mission, among other issues. (more…)

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…)