Tag Archives: peace

A Nobel Gesture

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Glen

Fifty-five years ago today – October 12, 1957 – a cable was sent to his residence from Oslo, but ended up at the wrong house. It informed him that he won the Nobel Peace Prize. He had no idea. Four … Continue reading →

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Democracy in Reverse

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Glen

The challenges were immense, but I took it on as a task of goodwill. We had been asked to assist in the peace negotiations between north and south Sudan, held in Kenya, and mediated by a very able and respected … Continue reading →

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Sending Out An S.O.S. To the World

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Glen

I have a Jewish intern in my Ottawa office and a Muslim executive assistant back in the constituency. These people are there intentionally because they are bright and keen believers in finding a peaceful solution in the Middle East. The … Continue reading →

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From Plowshares to Music – A Sunday Read

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Glen

Israel Apartheid Week, as predicted, stirred up a dust storm in various regions of the world, including Ottawa. The government’s penchant for permitting its support for Israel to push this country off the cliff of its historical balancing act between … Continue reading →

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