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Peace Rally at the G8/G20 Summit
June 26, 2010
Troops out of Afghanistan NOW!
Money for Human Needs - Not for War
Join the peace rally at the G8/G20 meetings in Toronto
The Canadian Peace Alliance is calling on peace groups and individuals to join us for a rally and march during the G20 meetings on June 26th. We will be meeting at a rally organized by our friends in the labour, environmental and social justice movements at Queens Park for a mass march through downtown Toronto.
The G20 countries are some of the biggest arms dealers in the world, responsible for more than 85 per cent of global military spending and 95 per cent of global arms production. They will spend $1.2 trillion on the military this year. The CPA is demanding this money be re-allocated for food, education, green jobs, environmental programs, health-care and to improve the lives of the people of the world.
Poverty and environmental degradation are chief causes of conflict in the world. Spending massive amounts on the military, rather than addressing the root causes of conflict is wasteful and counter-productive. True security comes when the people of the world can meet their basic needs for a happy, healthy life.
It is time for the people to stand up to the G20 war mongers. Join us to raise the voice of peace at the G20 meetings this June.
For CPA members groups in Eastern Canada, please make every effort to join us in Toronto. For those groups that are unable to make it to the main rally we request that you organize solidarity actions in your region.
Time: 1:00 - 3:30
Venue: Queen's Park
Location: Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.g20.torontomobilize.org
Categories: Military
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