Pre-Election Campaign: Proposal for Canadian Federal Department of Peace
MC Canada invites congregations and individuals - in preparation of an election campaign - to formally ask electoral candidates their position regarding a prospective Peace Department.
Download a sample letter for background information. Also download here a sample question to be posed to your electoral candidates. Include contact information in your letter and request a meeting, if you feel inclined. Modify both documents to meet your own needs and local context.
On April 19, 2008, the Mennonite Church Canada General Board approved a Christian Witness Council recommendation calling for the denomination to become a supporting organization of the federal Department of Peace movement.
As outlined on the campaign website, the primary mandate of a peace department would be to rejuvenate and enhance Canada's traditional peacebuilding role in areas of nonviolent conflict resolution, human rights, and social and economic justice.
Also see the related news release.
| Topic | Peace Advocacy and Social Justice |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | English |
Please provide your contact information. We will check this item's availability and get back to you soon with the price and expected time of delivery.
