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Canada – and the world – need prudent not excessive military spending

July 3, 2025

Prudent defence spending must support, not undermine or overwhelm, common security building through diplomatic peacemaking, effective foreign aid partnerships and aggressive climate action.

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Canada’s response to the Gaza crisis, the Golden Dome delusion and Israel’s attack on Iran

June 17, 2025

Today we examine meaningful actions Canada can and must immediately take against Israel for its Gaza rampage; we urge the PM to say NO to Trump’s Golden Dome delusion and more.

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