Anti-war

Analysis | July 8, 2025

Why we need a united front anti-war movement in Canada

As socialists, we see the united front method as essential to building lasting, sustainable movements. The recent illegal bombing of Iran by the U.S., Israel’s attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Yemen and its genocide in Gaza, the grinding bloody Russia-Ukraine war and the rise of militarism around the world show we desperately need to build a strong and broad based anti-war movement here in Canada.

Analysis | June 24, 2025

Canada’s fossil fuel emissions will grow with new military spending

On June 9, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an announcement that finally obliterated his promise to end Canada’s old relationship with the United States….

News | June 18, 2025

Carney gives green light for war on Iran

Canada may not be leading the war on Iran. But it is complicit. And that complicity is precisely where our opposition must begin.

Feature | June 17, 2025

Don’t attack Iran

Israel’s “pre-emptive” attack on Iran is not only a violation of international law, but also a dangerous escalation that we must vehemently oppose. US and Israeli officials have already signaled that large numbers of ordinary people will suffer or be killed. The Israeli defense Minister has warned that “Tehran residents will pay the price.” Trump also issued an ultimatum that everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran, a city of more than 10 million. Such statements set the stage for mass atrocities.

Feature | March 18, 2023

Lessons of the anti-war movement: Mass action and labour strategy

The mass anti-war movement stopped the Canadian government from going to war in Iraq in 2003, and trained a new generation of activists in the process. It showed how ideas change in struggle, that anti-oppression must be at the heart of the movement, and that internationalism must be our guide. The movement also provided lessons in mass action and labour strategy.

Feature | March 1, 2023

Lessons of the anti-war movement: Anti-imperialism and anti-oppression

This is the third in a four-part series on the anti-war movement of 2003 and the role of labour. The previous article looked at the…

Feature | February 15, 2023

February 15, 2003: When anti-war protests made history

Twenty year ago the world said no to war. The demonstrations on February 15, 2003 were a turning point for the anti-war movement in Canada. Not only did the movement’s numbers grow, it also forced divisions in the ruling class and ultimately pushed the Liberals to announce Canada would not formally participate in the war on Iraq.

Feature | February 13, 2023

How labour helped keep Canada out of Iraq in 2003

This is the first of a four-part series on the anti-war movement of 2003 and the role of labour. This article looks at the context…

Feature | June 27, 2022

Canada to spend billions on NORAD so US can rule the world

NORAD makes Canada a junior partner to US militarism and imperialism. If Canada was truly a force for good in the world, a peacekeeper and adherent of a rules based international order, Ottawa would withdraw from NORAD, rather than spend billions more strengthening it.

Op-ed | April 14, 2022

Freeland speech disrupted over war escalation, military spending

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…

Feature | April 6, 2022

Oppose Canada’s increased military spending

While the ruling class tells us our ‘security’ will come from rallying behind them in the defensive patriotism of camps and blocs, we need to reject this and counter it with a project of international solidarity that can build ties between social movements and peoples across borders, recognizing that “There is no greater security than peace.”

Op-ed | March 28, 2022

Get Canada out of NATO

Those who want peace and who are opposed to the military-industrial complex must call for Canada to get out of NATO.