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The very agonies of war and the dark night of suffering that has lasted for centuries are awakening civilization to a new understanding: the peoples of the Earth have a sacred right to peace.
a prominent supporter of the
Canadian Department of Peace Initiative
Weary of the endless violence and destruction of war, people everywhere are seeking ways to create a sustainable peace. We, the Canadian Department of Peace Initiative (CDPI), are committed to establishing a Department of Peace within the Government of Canada. We are part of a growing movement now embracing 24 countries. Nepal, a nation that has been wracked by civil war for many years, was the most recent to form a Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction in March, 2007. The Solomon Islands was the first nation to declare and Costa Rica is expected to do so by the end of June 2007.
In support of this initiative, there are now 8 chapters across Canada, 19 organizations representing about 120,000 Canadians, including such prominent peacebuilders as Senator Doug Roche and the Hon. Lloyd Axworthy. LEARN more…
Announcements
Steve Staples Speaks in Victoria on new Political Landscape
added November 10th, 2008
Continental Shift: Winning in the Political Moment Steve Staples, noted military and security analyst, will look …
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Endorsements
Archbishop Desmond Tutu on a Ministry for Peace
added May 24th, 2006
QUESTION: What are your thoughts on the movement to establish Ministries and Departments of Peace in governments …
A Message to Ministry for Peace UK from HH Dalai Lama
added January 15th, 2006
Until very recently, many people felt that disagreements and conflicts between nations and communities could only …
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In the Media
article in Focus magazine
added September 11th, 2006
In August 2006, Focus magazine ran an article about the Department of Peace concept, written by Lesley Marian …