Monthly Archives: August 2025

Military spending in Canada is poised to skyrocket – the pretext being NATO’s arbitrary new commitment that member states commit a staggering 5 percent of GDP on military spending. That represents $150b/annually in Canada.

Thanks to one of our members for alerting us to the opportunity to participate in a survey on the upcoming federal budget.

Below are some ideas for responses.

It’s encouraging to see that the Sept. 20 global day of climate action is making the links between destruction of our living home, the earth, war & militarism, the need to respect Indigenous rights and other social justice issues. Learn more here: https://drawtheline.world/canada?r=CA&d=BC&lang=en How can we participate in ways that help people learn about the power of nonviolence?

US-based Center on Conscience & War is hosting a two-evening (Aug. 19 & 20, 2025) online workshop panel bringing together powerful voices from national organizations that support people confronting the military system—whether they’re being recruited, currently serving, seeking discharge, or looking for healing and solidarity after service.

Featured speakers include Stephen Englehart, legendary Marvel Comics writer (Captain America, Doctor Strange) and a Vietnam-era Conscientious Objector.