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Canadian Peace Alliance / l'Alliance canadienne pour la paix
427 Bloor St W #13 Toronto, ON, M5S 1X7 phone: 416-588-5555 fax: 416-588-5556 e-mail: cpa@web.ca web site: www.acp-cpa.ca
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Language of correspondence: English and French
Purpose: The Canadian Peace Alliance is Canada's largest umbrella peace organization. The alliance seeks to:
- redirect funds from military spending to human needs
- work towards a global ban on nuclear weapons
- make Canada a consistent leader for world peace
- strengthen world institutions for peaceful resolution of conflict
- protect the rights of all peple to work for peace, social and economic justice
Scope of activities: Canada-wide
Year founded: 1985
Number of member groups: 150
Staff: 1
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Activities:
- facilitates cross-Canada peace campaigns and actions
- arranges political lobbying sessions between member groups and key politicians on Parliament Hill
- organizes regular meetings and communications networks that are important forums for developing strategies for the peace movement in Canada
- produces a variety of education and action materials related to the ongoing activities of the Canadian Peace Alliance. Most of these materials are available electronically as well.
- sends clearing house mailings of peace related materials to member groups throughout the year. Maintains a listserve for member groups to use and a web site.
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Main issues:
International law and peace/security