Author Archives: Conscience Canada

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OR OF WAR?

The scandal of the F-35 has lasted long enough!

Ministerial irresponsibility is not excused by the influence the military establishment or the military industrial complex exert. Nor is it acceptable for the government to lie repeatedly to Parliament and to Canadians. It was known to all (except maybe to the Government?) that the costs quoted were widely under estimated.

This is administrative improvisation. For a government that boasts its fiscal expertise, this is a resounding fiasco!

But beyond this political disaster, it is high time to ask ourselves: “Do we really need F-35?” And the response is a resounding NO. Continue reading →

On February 22, Conscience Canada members in Nelson BC held a Peace Cafe. The evening began with a delicious meal prepared by Soups in Season.

We were fortunate to have MP Alex Atamanenko join us and he spoke about Bill C-363. Next we watched two informative and inspiring documentaries: “Work For Peace Stop Paying for War” and “Contempt of Conscience”. At the end of the evening we had a chance for questions and discussion.

Are you interested in holding a similar event in your community? Please get in touch! Conscience Canada can provide support and various resources including DVDs and other publicity material.

Amid the various commemorations of the War of 1812 that have been underway, those who wish to remember the peace church pioneers are also engaged in the bicentennial of the war. Continue reading →

by Eric Unger, member of Conscience Canada

When the lawn is too dry, we water it. When the room is too cold, we turn up the heat. When the dessert is too sour, we sweeten it. When a solution is too acidic, we add a base. The concept is simple, even for a child. But in one respect at least, this concept is lost to most of humankind. Continue reading →

Interested in counter-recruitment efforts?  These links can help you if you want Canada’s young people to think carefully before enlisting in the military and to learn about other options. Continue reading →

Conscience Canada (CC) board member Jan Slakov wrote the following statement for the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) last fall, when VOW was celebrating its 50th anniversary. We decided to post it on the CC website because others may find it useful or inspiring to read. Continue reading →