May 7, 2020
Justin Trudeau should lift Canada's economic sanctions now
Ken Stone
Trudeau cannot ignore the damage he is doing to the efforts to fight the novel coronavirus in 20 of the world's poorest countries by maintaining sanctions.
Syria
Apr 22, 2020
From war to the rink -- a Syrian family's life in Canada
face2face
Teyama Alkamli and Andrew Moir talk about their new film "Hockey Mom," a story about Syrian refugee Fatma and her son Majed and how they rebuilt their lives in Canada.
Feb 19, 2020
Oscar-nominated film goes underground in Syria -- literally
face2face
Below the ground outside Damascus, a subterranean hospital goes about its work in a hidden place. Sound designer Peter Albrechtsen talks about his work on "The Cave."
Dec 11, 2019
Fleeing war -- a young Syrian refugee's story
The Hum Podcast
Mohamad Lazakani discusses his experiences fleeing the Syrian civil war, settling in Toronto, and why he will always consider Syria home.
Oct 22, 2019
National Union demands stronger action on Turkey's invasion of Syria
NUPGE has called for a stronger response from Canada against the recent Turkish invasion of Syria.
Oct 2, 2019
'For Sama' -- two parents document the Syrian conflict for their children
The Hum Podcast
Waad and Hamza Al-Kateab, along with director Edward Watts, discuss their film "For Sama," the conflicting information about Syria, and finding love within activism.
Nov 13, 2018
What are the lessons for the left in Syria?
Asia Pacific Currents
The popular uprising in Syria has been drowned in blood. What could have the left and international solidarity movements done better to avoid this outcome?
Jul 6, 2018
Stephen Harper's Paris speech proves that nations have no permanent allies--or enemies
David J. Climenhaga
Will the day come when it is acceptable for a Canadian Conservative politician to give a speech to a "freedom rally" put on by ISIS? Never say never!
Apr 16, 2018
Canada's acquiescence in Syria's war is wrong
Yves Engler
By launching airstrikes without UN approval, the U.S. has once again flagrantly violated international law, and Ottawa immediately supported the U.S. bombing.
Apr 16, 2018
It's time to upgrade the peace button as international tensions heat up
Penney Kome
Last weekend's airstrikes in Syria are just one in a string of recent world-destabilizing events. Luckily, activists everywhere are continuing to mobilize for a more just and peaceful world.
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