Make the war an election issue!

Late last year, the Harper Government, with the help of the Liberals, extended Canada's troop deployment to Afghanistan for another 3 years.  Both parties know that the extension is deeply unpopular with Canadians which is why neither leader has spoken about the issue during the election campaign. We, in the peace movement need to challenge the party leaders and hold them to account for this decision.

Download our new factsheet - Federal Election 2011 - Where Does Your Candidate Stand on War and Militarism. The factsheet is a great tool to bring to your all candidates debates.

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» Kill Teams in Afghanistan: The Truth
By Malalai Joya

» Afghans for Peace Article:
Afghan Civilians Intentionally Targeted by NATO/ISAF Forces

» Download the "Top Ten Reasons to Bring the Troops Home Now" Factsheet

» For more background information download, "Bring the Troops Home Now" A primer on the war in Afghanistan

Video Resources

» Mother of Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan slams Harper for extension of war until 2014

» Watch Malalai Joya interviewed by Peter Mansbridge during her recent tour

» Josie Forcadilla, the mother of a Canadian Soldier in Afghanistan speaking out against the war

» Scott Taylor, Publisher of Esprit De Corps Magazine at a Parliamentary briefing on Afghanistan

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