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Science for Peace, 5 February 2019 (français a suivre) We are members of Science for Peace, an organization formed during the Cold War, fearful that either accidental or intentional nuclear … Read more Canada must Support Treaties that Ban Nuclear Weapons
Approved by the Science for Peace Board, 5 November 2018 Noting that there are approximately 15,000 nuclear weapons in the world; Deeply concerned about the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any … Read more Resolution on Canada and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Approved by the Science for Peace Board, Nov. 5, 2018 Recognizing the existential threat posed to human civilization and to life on our planer from the nearly 15,000 nuclear weapons … Read more Resolution on the Don’t Bank on the Bomb Campaign
May 19, 2018 The Right Hon. Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: Re: Violence in Gaza … Read more Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau re Gaza violence
Science for Peace is deeply concerned about the egregious violations of Dr. Hassan Diab’s rights under the Canadian and French justice systems: the suspension of his habeas corpus rights, his right to a fair trial if charges are pressed, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
Members of Canada’s university community are increasingly alarmed by governments’ inattention and inaction with regard to climate change. It is more than time to face the ominous facts. The scientific … Read more Open Letter to Members of the 41st Parliament Demanding Urgent Action on Climate Change
This effort was initiated by members of Science for Peace out of deep concern about the federal government’s obstruction of action on climate change, both domestically and internationally. The letter … Read more Open Letter on Climate Change
adressée à L’Honorable Stephen Harper, à Mmes et MM. les ministres du gouvernement canadien, et aux chefs des partis d’opposition. Nous soussignés, professeurs aux universités du Canada, faisons appel au … Read more Lettre ouverte
In November 1991, following on from discussions at an international symposium on academic freedom, six academic institutions and Science for Peace co-organized a meeting on codes of ethics.