Those across Canada who would like to support a progressive political party working for peaceful solutions to military conflicts are being pushed out of the…
On Monday I interrupted Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland at a press conference to ask if she’s a warmonger. I criticized her for devoting half…
Those who want peace and who are opposed to the military-industrial complex must call for Canada to get out of NATO.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a terrible violation of international law that is likely to have deleterious consequences for years to come. But escalating the conflict through a no-fly zone will only make it worse. It could lead to a cataclysmic nuclear war.
A government truly committed to a “feminist foreign policy” would support Haitians striking to boost their 70-cents-per-hour wage. But thus far Canadian officials have responded…
Leftists should categorically reject the idea of deploying the military to disperse right-wing anti-vaccine protesters. Talk of using the Canadian Forces (CF) to dislodge the…
Nineteen years ago today the Canadian government hosted a meeting that significantly impacted two decades of Haitian politics. Jean Chretien’s Liberals organized an international gathering…
Three-years ago Juan Guaidó declared himself president of Venezuela in a Caracas park. The same day Canadian foreign minister Chrystia Freeland formally recognized the little-known…
A startling about-face on fighter jets highlights the Liberals deference to Lockheed Martin’s influence. After aggressively criticizing the Harper government’s plan to buy 65 F-35s,…
As Heather McPherson settles in as new NDP foreign affairs critic here are some suggestions on how to pressure the government to improve Canadian foreign…
Undoing centuries of racism requires looking at major government purchases through the lens of whether or not they challenge, or reinforce, existing structural power imbalances. …
While Canadians emerge frustrated from an election that didn’t produce any change, the Canadian government continues to deny democracy for Haitians in order to stifle…
