Author: Conscience Canada
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Peace Tax Letter
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Thanks to Ernie & Charlotte Wiens for sharing their peace tax letter with us, below. May it inspire many others to act on the leadings of their conscience. Dear Prime…
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White Poppies for Peace
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If you would like to remember more about war, the enormous costs, the deep-rooted causes, you might like to wear a white poppy (as well as a red one). …
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Conscience Canada’s Federal Defence Policy Consultation Submission
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In consultation with other board members of Conscience Canada, we make the following recommendations. They are based on these premisses: – that all lives are precious, and no human life…
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What’s the cost?
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What could our money do if it was spent on humanitarian causes instead of the military?
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Peace Tax Legislation Presentation
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Peter Tiessen, in the Manitoba riding of Provencher, prepared a powerful, concise presentation on conscientious objection to military taxation for his church. He writes: “We need to proactively engage ourselves…
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Trudeau: Opportunity for Peace Building
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Conscience Canada board member Eric Unger urges our new Prime Minister to help create a culture of peace with justice. He quotes a great article by Matthew Behrens, which reminds…
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Paris should be considered not just a climate summit but a peace conference.
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Conscience Canada was one of 35 organizations which signed on to this letter initiated by ClimateFast and Step Up, Canada. We recognize climate change as a real security threat which,…
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Meet your MP and Advocate for Conscientious Objection to Military Taxation
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As the October 2015 election dust settles and many new MPs are setting priorities for their role in parliament, now is a great time to meet with your MP and…
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Excerpt from a letter to the Finance Minister
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Dear Joe Oliver, Once again I write in support of a legal peace tax fund. It could be so easily implemented by your majority government. It could allow for the…
