What can Canada learn from Costa Rica's path to demilitarization?

In 1948, Costa Rica dismantled their military establishment and intentionally cultivated security relationships with other nations through treaties, international laws, and international organizations. Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary "A Bold Peace: Costa Rica's Path to Demilitarization" followed by a panel discussion with the film-maker and other special guests to address the necessity of demilitarization as a crucial step towards achieving decarbonization and decolonization. Film screening to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace.

Panelists:

Filmmaker Matthew Eddy, PhD

Retired Colonel & former US diplomat , Ann Wright, CODEPINK activist.

Tamara Lorincz, WILPF Canada.

Organizers / Sponsors: Council of Canadians London, Canadian Foreign Policy Institute, People for Peace (London, Ontario), World BEYOND War Canada, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF Canada).

This in-person event is FREE, though donations are gratefully accepted. Wearing masks is required, and seating capacity is limited to 50 for the in-person event in London, Ontario.

(Separate) webinar registration required for online event.

Host or Publisher Council of Canadians, London Chapter, with People for Peace, London