November 6, 2018 Key findings of a new report point to deteriorating security conditions in outer space in the absence of renewed governance efforts. Space Security Index 2018 tracks developments …
An arms race in outer space? New report raises alarm
November 6, 2018 A new report on the security of outer space warns that an arms race is looming if we do not constrain conflict and the use of force …
The U.S. is less safe than ever for refugees, evidence filed in court challenge shows
News Release July 4, 2018 Version français The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), Amnesty International (AI) and the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) yesterday completed filing extensive evidence in Federal …
Federal Court grants organizations standing in legal challenge of Safe Third Country Agreement
Media Release En français 12 December 2017 The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), Amnesty International (AI) and the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC) welcomed the order made yesterday by the …
Under Stress: Space Security in 2017
The annual assessment of the security of outer space released at the United Nations last week warns of mounting stress from a combination of rapid technology change and geopolitical tensions. …
Legal challenge of Safe Third Country Agreement launched
News Release: The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), Amnesty International (AI) and the Canadian Council of Churches announced today that they are launching a legal challenge of the designation of …
Cesar Jaramillo appointed Ploughshares Executive Director
April 14, 2015 Project Ploughshares is pleased to announce the appointment of Cesar Jaramillo as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2015. Cesar has spent the past six years as Program …
Project Ploughshares appoints new Chair
MEDIA RELEASE January 15, 2015 Click here for PDF version Dr. James Christie of Winnipeg became the Chair of Project Ploughshares on January 1, 2015. “It’s a privilege for …
Project Ploughshares to return to Conrad Grebel in Spring 2014
September 26, 2013 For Immediate Release WATERLOO, ON –President Susan Schultz Huxman at Conrad Grebel University College and Executive Director of Project Ploughshares, John Siebert, are pleased to announce that …
United States Signs Historic Arms Trade Treaty – Canada Yet to Sign On
Control Arms News release Click here for a PDF version of the news release Sept 25, 2013 Ottawa – The Canadian members of the Control Arms Coalition today welcomed the …