Polaris Institute

22.02.2005 Once again the WTO (World Trade/Theft Organization) and its business allies are gearing up to sell off services to the private sector. The USA and 15 countries have forged an alliance and are pressuring other countries to open up their economies to private sector service corporations. There is an urgent and global need to send a message now - directly to these particular country trade negotiators who are making deals that threaten to privatize a host of services. Click below and with one just one fax you can send each of them your message.

15.01.2005 Prime Minister Paul Martin has asked former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna to accept the position of Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. and McKenna has accepted. His views on the controversial, divisive issues that exist between the two countries -- especially on the arms industry -- are unknown to most Canadians. Martin should give Parliament the opportunity to review the appointment of McKenna before his final confirmation.

06.12.2004 The Union of Concerned Scientists has conducted technical analyses of the U.S. missile defense program for over a decade. Our analysis clearly shows that the missile defense system currently being fielded will not provide protection against long-range ballistic missile attacks. However, the system will have a significant capability to attack satellites in low-earth orbit and may spur the development of anti-satellite weapons by other countries.