Featuring music by Headwater, the acclaimed local folk quartet (http://headwater.ca/)

And performances by the Solidarity Notes Labour Choir and Joaquin Ernesto

Followed by a roving protest through downtown Vancouver. Speakers include Gail Davidson of Lawyers Against War on the torture scandal ... and look out for the Harper Monster making his first ever appearance!  

Organized by StopWar.ca, a Lower Mainland coalition with over 160 endorsers, and a member of the Canadian Peace Alliance. To get involved, or for more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Why it's important to demonstrate now

Real aid, not bombs

"Today the soil of Afghanistan is full of land mines, bullets, and bombs when what we really need is an invasion of hospitals, clinics, and schools for boys and girls." - Malalai Joya

The war in Afghanistan has killed many thousands of Afghan civilians, and over 140 Canadians. The total cost to Canadian taxpayers is projected to reach $22 billion. Canada's annual military budget is over $18 billion, and the Harper government plans to pour $500 billion into the military over the next 20 years. At the same time, governments across Canada are cutting funds for education, health care, and low-income housing. It's time to bring the troops home. Military spending must be redirected towards genuine humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan, and urgent social priorities in Canada!

More information

Canadian Peace Alliance Resource Page on Afghanistan:
 http://www.acp-cpa.ca/en/AfghanistanResources.htm

StopWar.ca Blog: http://stopwarblog.blogspot.com/

Malalai Joya's Defense Committee: http://malalaijoya.com/dcmj/