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September 21st, 2014

Statement by the Official Opposition on the International Day of Peace

Official Opposition Foreign Affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa-Centre) made the following statement on the International Day of Peace:

“In view of the violence that is currently gripping the planet, this International Day of Peace is a good reminder that our work to promote peace is more important than ever.

“New Democrats reaffirm their continued support of the 1984 Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace, which was passed thirty years ago and is this year’s theme. As the declaration states, “the maintenance of a peaceful life for peoples is the sacred duty of each state.”

“On this annual day of non-violence and ceasefire, it is crucial that Canada continue to play an active role promoting peace and human rights, so that future generations may live in peace.”