Bill Bhaneja, a former Canadian diplomat, will present the arguments for a new Department of Peace at the federal level in Canada. A Department of Peace would provide the essential focal point in government and end the highly diffuse nature of peacebuilding at the present time. The Minister would be a voice in Cabinet who could fundamentally alter the nature of debate and decision-making towards a culture of peace and non-violence both on domestic and foreign issues, and would provide the long-range thinking required to address the root causes of violence. Departments of Peace have already been established in several countries around the globe.

Bill Bhaneja has spoken nationally and internationally on the movement to institute Departments of Peace in numerous countries. He is a member of the Canadian Pugwash Group and Science for Peace and is an Associate with the Center for Global Nonviolence. Bill will present a short talk followed by discussion.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8:00 p.m.
Where: At the Ottawa Shambhala Centre,
984 Wellington Street West (upstairs).
Open to all. No Charge.

For information, please call 613 725-9321