Sign and share the Canadian coalition statement and petition to call for peace in Ukraine not war. VOW helped to bring together activists to draft a statement and petition for Canada to de-militarize the crisis between NATO and Russia over Ukraine. The statement urges the Trudeau government to reduce tensions by ending arms sales and military training in Ukraine, opposing Ukraine’s membership in NATO and signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. We also explain that more weapons, soldiers and special forces is not feminist foreign policy. We don’t want war. We want peace, diplomacy and neutrality for Ukraine. We also want Canada out of NATO.

Read the public statement here: https://www.foreignpolicy.ca/ukraine 

Sign the petition “Peace not war in Ukraine”: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ukraineconflict?clear_id=true

Find An Action Near You

CANADA-WIDE DAY OF ACTION: #StandForPeace

In Solidarity with the International Day of Action

#NoWarWithRussia #NeutralityForUkraine #CanadaOutofNATO

February 5, 2022

Canadian peace advocates are organizing for a second week in a row to show their support for a non-militarized, diplomatic solution. Please check back as we confirm locations and times.

Victoria, BC, Saturday, February 5,  1 PM Centennial Square at Douglas Street

If you are alarmed about the escalating danger of a US-NATO war with Russia over Ukraine and are opposed to Canada sending weapons, soldiers and special forces to Ukraine. Join us in calling on Canada to stop militarizing the conflict and to engage in diplomatic negotiations for a political solution and a lasting peace. On Saturday, bring a sign, help us distribute leaflets and urge our neighbours to stand for peace. 

WINNIPEG Saturday, February 5, 2021 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm

River Avenue and Osborne Street, Winnipeg

No War With Russia! Peace Alliance Winnipeg is joining with organizations across Canada to demand that our government work for peace with Russia. Help us distribute literature urging our neighbours to speak out for peace. Organized by the Peace Alliance Winnipeg: https://mailchi.mp/8837f80df0e7/information-picket-no-war-with-russia

WATERLOO: Saturday, February 5 at 2:00-2:30 p.m.

Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St.

An emergency rally organized by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and part of a Canada-wide day of action to #StandForPeace. We are alarmed about the escalating danger of a US-NATO war with Russia over Ukraine. We are opposed to Canada sending weapons, soldiers and special forces to Ukraine and making the situation much worse. We are calling on Canada to stop militarizing the conflict and to engage in diplomatic negotiations for a political solution and a lasting peace. We want Canada to respect the Minsk Agreements, ban arms exports to Ukraine, end Operation UNIFIER and withdraw from NATO, a US-led nuclear-armed military alliance that destroyed the countries of Afghanistan and Libya and could do the same thing to Ukraine. #NoWarWithRussia #NeutralityForUkraine #CanadaOutOfNATO For more information, contact Tamara: tlorincz@dal.ca

Past Actions

Saturday, January 29

Stop the rush to war.  Join a public action or take a photo with your sign this Saturday.

List of actions:

VICTORIA: Saturday January 29 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Centennial Square at Douglas Street

Join us for an emergency rally organized by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and part of a Canada-wide day of action to #StandForPeace. If you are alarmed about the escalating danger of a US-NATO war with Russia over Ukraine and are opposed to Canada sending weapons, soldiers and special forces to Ukraine. Join us in calling on Canada to stop militarizing the conflict and to engage in diplomatic negotiations for a political solution and a lasting peace. On Saturday, bring a sign, help us distribute leaflets and urge our neighbours to stand for peace. 

VANCOUVER: Saturday, January 29 at 12:00 p.m.

Vancouver Public Library, corner of West Georgia and Hamilton St, Vancouver

“Say NO to U.S./NATO War Threats”: A banner and leafleting action against the escalation of U.S./NATO war threats in Europe will be held at 12 noon, Sat. January 29, at the corner of West Georgia and Hamilton St in downtown Vancouver. The location at the Vancouver Public Library is also beside the CBC, which plays a major role in promoting the imperialist propaganda war aimed at whipping up public support for military action against Russia. This emergency action is organized by an ad hoc committee of anti-war activists in the Vancouver area, at the invitation of the BC Provincial Executive of the Communist Party. For information, ph. Hassan at 604-254-9836.

REGINA: Saturday January 29 at 2:00 p.m.

City Hall, McIntyre and Victoria Avenue,  Regina

#Stand for Peace, #No War with Russia, #Neutrality for Ukraine, Canada Out of NATO!

Sponsor: Regina Peace Council, 306-718-8010 contact Ed Lehman

WINNIPEG Saturday, Jan. 29, 2021 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm

River Avenue and Osborne Street, Winnipeg

No War With Russia! Peace Alliance Winnipeg is joining with organizations across Canada to demand that our government work for peace with Russia. Help us distribute literature urging our neighbours to speak out for peace. Organized by the Peace Alliance Winnipeg: https://mailchi.mp/8837f80df0e7/information-picket-no-war-with-russia

TORONTO: Saturday, January 29 at 12:00 p.m.

Outside the US Consulate at University Ave. & Armoury Rd., Toronto

Outside the US Consulate at University Ave. & Armoury Rd., Toronto

The Toronto Association for Peace & Solidarity (TAPS) and the Canadian Peace Congress are sponsoring an emergency rally against the growing danger of a US/NATO war with Russia for this coming Saturday, January 29 at 12 noon outside the US Consulate at University Ave. & Armoury Rd. in Toronto.

The rally will oppose the war preparations of Canada, the US, and other NATO countries directed at Russia over the issue of Ukraine, and call instead for a negotiated political settlement to this dispute. This of course will be connected with the demand that Canada get out of NATO now and calling for the dissolution of all military blocs. All organizations, groups and individuals agreeing with the main thrust of our demands are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. Please circulate to your members and friends in the Toronto/GTA area!

WATERLOO: Saturday, January 29 at 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St.

An emergency rally organized by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and part of a Canada-wide day of action to #StandForPeace. We are alarmed about the escalating danger of a US-NATO war with Russia over Ukraine. We are opposed to Canada sending weapons, soldiers and special forces to Ukraine and making the situation much worse. We are calling on Canada to stop militarizing the conflict and to engage in diplomatic negotiations for a political solution and a lasting peace. We want Canada to respect the Minsk Agreements, ban arms exports to Ukraine, end Operation UNIFIER and withdraw from NATO, a US-led nuclear-armed military alliance that destroyed the countries of Afghanistan and Libya and could do the same thing to Ukraine. #NoWarWithRussia #NeutralityForUkraine #CanadaOutOfNATO For more information, contact Tamara: tlorincz@dal.ca

CAPE BRETON: Silent Vigil on Saturday, January 29 at 2:30 p.m.

There will be a silent vigil in Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton. We will take photos and share them. Participants are on silent retreat at Gampo Abbey, Nova Scotia that include two members of Nova Scotia Voice of Women for Peace. We will be joining you virtually.

MONTREAL: Saturday, January 29 at 2:30 p.m.

Outside the US Consulate. More info here https://www.facebook.com/events/5013898878631487/?event_time_id=5013898878631487&ref=newsfeed