VOW and WILPF Canada recently wrote to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and other Members of Parliament and Senators. The letters requested meetings and advocated for Canada to end the war in Ukraine, ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, reduce military spending, prioritize diplomacy and disarmament, and promote the Women Peace and Security agenda.
“We are concerned that Canada has not called for a ceasefire or negotiations to end the fighting. It is in the best interests of not only women and children in Ukraine, but all Ukrainians, Russians and the whole world to stop the war and come to a negotiated resolution.”
“VOW and WILPF are opposed to any increases to military spending and the procurement of new weapons systems. This spending is irresponsible … We are calling for a reduction of military spending, phased demilitarization and a re-allocation into the green, care economy.”