Dec 23, 2019
Conscientious objection to military taxation
Talking Radical Radio
Doug Hewitt-White, Murray Lumley and Scott Albrecht talk about the work of Conscience Canada to establish a right to conscientious objection to military taxation.
Canadian militarism
Oct 11, 2018
Ottawa's mercenary world of pro-military lobbying
Yves Engler
In a system where money talks, militarists on Parliament Hill will always be among the loudest voices. To rise above their din, we need to figure out ways to amplify the Canadians who prefer peace.
Sep 28, 2018
'Bombs not homes' defines Trudeau's feminist foreign policy
To distract from the glaring failure to prioritize child care over warfare and housing over drones and new bombers, the Liberals continue to dance about the global stage as self-proclaimed feminists.
Aug 29, 2018
There is a burning need to rekindle anti-militarist political movements
Yves Engler
The problem with glorifying soldiers is that veterans' organizations can use their cultural standing to uphold militarism and reactionary politics.
Jun 29, 2018
Trump threatens Canada, 'defence' community stays quiet
Yves Engler
A volatile leader in charge of a military behemoth prone to aggression has repeatedly attacked Canada and its prime minister in recent weeks. But the "defence" community has barely made a peep.
Apr 26, 2018
Toronto van attack, toxic masculinity and the Canadian Forces
Yves Engler
The alleged perpetrator of Monday’s van attack in Toronto has ties to a powerful patriarchal institution that is Canada’s biggest purveyor of violence.
Mar 21, 2018
Another take on Jagmeet Singh and political violence
Yves Engler
While the media makes much of the new NDP leader's ties or indifference to Sikh violence, they've ignored Singh's leadership of a party and community that has repeatedly backed Canadian aggression.
Mar 2, 2018
Maple Leafs partner with Royal Canadian Navy to 'honour' military tradition
Yves Engler
When the Maple Leafs honour the Royal Canadian Navy whose "interests and values" are we talking about?
Dec 21, 2017
Canada's explosive Christmas gift to the world
Every December, the holiday season is infused with militarism, from the military jet flyovers of sports events and the mini arsenal in your local toy store, to the hijacking of Santa Claus.
Nov 16, 2017
National Aboriginal Veterans Day ceremonies echo Canadian foreign policy mythology
Yves Engler
Many Indigenous voices applauded Canadian militarism during National Aboriginal Veterans Day/Remembrance Day activities.
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