Dear Peace Friend,

In 2010, global military spending surged to an all time high of US$1.63 trillion.Canada was responsible for 
$22.3 billion  see <SIPRI data base at http://www.sipri.org/research/armaments/milex>

Given the numerous crises facing the planet (economic, environmental, health, diplomatic) it is imperative that we create a global movement to shift this money to human needs. We know that there are thousands of organizations and millions of individuals who support this point of view. We need now to begin a serious mobilizing effort to make it visible. As part of this campaign, we are organizing an event as part of the

We will gather at

The Federal Building on Bay Street in Hamilton from 11.30 a.m. -2 p.m. April 17

where we will hand out flyers, listen to the Raging Grannies and participate in Conscience Canada’s Loony Poll.  On this day, people all over the world will join together in joint actions to focus public, political, and media attention on the costs of military spending and the need for new priorities. Such events will help us to build the international network around this issue.

Please join us on April 17 so that we can make our voices heard, here in Hamilton and globally. Bring placards to let Mr. Harper know that you object to your taxes supporting war and violence.

In Peace

Joy Warner

Hamilton Voice of Women for Peace

Jw4peace@cogeco.ca