This letter was sent to the Victoria Times-Colonist. It was inspired by Dominique Boisvert & Bruna Nota; see the post below.
Dear Editor,
“This is the most distorted hijacking of a procurement process you could ever make.” So says Alan Williams, former DND assistant deputy minister for materiel about the path leading to the proposed replacement of CF-18s with F-35 fighter jets. Continue reading
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
On November 28th 2011, Alex Atamanenko, MP for British Columbia Southern Interior, BC, moved for leave to introduce Bill C-363, An Act respecting conscientious objection to the use of taxes for military purposes. Continue reading
This Year Wear a White Poppy…
to commemorate all victims of war
to mourn the environmental devastation it causes
to reject war as a tool for social change
to call for dialog and peaceful conflict resolution
to show your commitment to building a better future
…because remembering is important, but it isn’t enough
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Conscience Canada Board Member Don Woodside attended the 10 year anniversary gathering of Culture of Peace on October 24, 2011 in Hamilton, Ontario. Thanks to all present who showed interest in becoming Conscientious Objectors to Military Taxation!
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
The Wall of Remembrance, a peace memorial and teaching aid recognizing all 3,021 Manitoba conscientious objectors during World War II, will be dedicated at 3 pm Sunday, September 11, 2011 in Winkler, Manitoba. Click here for event details. Please send in photos from the event if you attend!
