None of the Above Wins Again: the Future of Canadian Democracy

Gerald Caplan analyzes the possibilities of Conservative majority rule in Canada, comments on Prime Minister Stephen Harper, accusations of prisoner abuse against the Canadian government and the political role of pharmaceutical companies. Caplan concludes with the opinion that Canada’s political direction needs to change.

Media’s Role in Peace and War

Media’s Role in Peace and War Author: Ginny Collins, Marcel Fomotar, and Julia Odumuyiwa Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 09/29/2006 Category: Interview   The following is an interview with Canadian media veteran Keith Spicer. Spicer is a former editor of the Ottawa Citizen and former chairman of Canada’s broadcasting and telecommunications regulatory […]

Oh Canada, don’t forsake the peacemakers

Oh Canada, don’t forsake the peacemakers Author: MEDEA BENJAMIN Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 10/24/2007 Category: Peace and Conflict News As a U.S. peace activist trying to change the aggressive foreign policies of my government, I have often looked to Canada for inspiration. While Canada’s involvement in the fighting in Afghanistan marks […]