by Heidi Koole
more about “On Earth as it is in Heaven: Praying for Peace“, posted with vodpod
Every November 11, our nation honours those who have made sacrifices in wars of the past and present with a day of remembrance. Many see Remembrance Day as a way to recognize the importance of military action, decorating [...]
“Peace may sound simple – one beautiful word – but it requires everything we have, every quality, every strength, every dream, every high ideal.”
- Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999)
by Esther Epp Tiessen
A couple of weeks ago, Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page submitted his estimate for the cost of Canada’s war effort in Afghanistan until the mission ends in 2011. His estimate was $18 billion, though he acknowledged that, due to lack of information from certain departments, the estimate was likely on the low [...]
At least a slim opportunity to shape government systems
By Heidi Koole
We’re in the thick of election fever as Canada prepares to take to the polls in less than one week. Despite the short campaigning window, signs and flyers abound. The media has built up a news spectacle that makes it seem like voters are on [...]
