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April 11, 2018

Editorial: A call to action

Rohingya refugee children are seen through a rain-covered window Sept. 2017 at a camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

In his report on the crisis in Myanmar, Canada’s special envoy to the region fell short of labelling Rohingya persecution a genocide. But that detail should not stop Canada from acting as if it is one.

Published in Editorial
July 6, 2017

Canadian bishops blast minister’s speech making abortion ‘core’ of foreign policy

President of the Canadian bishops' conference Bishop Douglas Crosby of Hamilton, right, has denounced a speech by Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland where she suggests that sexual reproductive rights have become a cornerstone of the nation’s foreign policy.

OTTAWA – Canada’s bishops conference has denounced a speech by Canada’s foreign minister as “erroneous, confusing and misguided” for suggesting that sexual reproductive rights have become a cornerstone of the nation’s foreign policy.

Published in Canada
April 11, 2016

Religion must be key part of foreign policy, says Madeleine Albright

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright answers questions from Georgetown University students in Washington April 7 about the future challenges for religion, peace and world affairs.

WASHINGTON – Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state, said she grew up in a generation that was taught to "keep God and religion as separate as possible from foreign policy."

Published in International
December 10, 2014

Ploughshares will remain voice for peace

Satellite trucks and a riser for television journalists are seen at the foot of Via della Conciliazione, the road leading to the Vatican. Almost everything we do depends on something in space and Project Ploughshares says it will continue to be on the frontlines in the fight against the weaponization of space.

Project Ploughshares will not surrender.

Despite the loss of significant government contracts and grants, the 38-year-old organization is launching a new strategic plan, searching for a new executive director and settling into a new home in Waterloo, Ont.

Published in Canada