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War is Not the Answer

Troops Out Now!

When Canadians are asked about the traditional role of the Canadian military, they speak with pride about Canadian participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions. But many would be shocked to learn that Canada has abandoned its traditional role as a peacekeeper, in favour of supporting U.S.-led military intervention. While public pressure forced the government to say “no” to participation in the war in Iraq and Ballistic Missile Defence, Canada is quietly integrating its military policies with the U.S.

PEI Peace March

In 1992-93, participation in UN missions accounted for more than nine out of every 10 dollars spent on international operations. By 2004-05, spending on UN missions accounted for only 30 cents of every 10 dollars of Canada’s spending on military missions abroad. Meanwhile, people in Canada are seeing their human rights compromised by the incursion of U.S.-style “Homeland Security” measures, including harmonized refugee and immigration policies and anti-terrorism legislation that denies people the right to a fair trial.

To find out how to promote peace at home and abroad, check out the documents in this section. Or visit the websites of some of Canada’s leading peace organizations.

Deep Integration and the Military INTEGRATE THIS! A Citizen's Guide to Fighting Deep Integration

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April 12, 2008