Contact
ROBERT DUFFY902, av. Sainte-Croix
Montréal
(Québec)
Canada
H4L 3Y6
514-744-0888
canada@upf.org
Canada
902, av. Sainte-Croix
Montréal
(Québec)
Canada
H4L 3Y6
514-744-0888
canada@upf.org
Chapter Secretary General
Robert Duffy,
SECRÉTAIRE-GÉNÉRAL
SECRÉTAIRE-GÉNÉRAL
Toronto Ambassadors for Peace Reflect on World Summit
Toronto, Canada - The monthly meeting of Ambassadors for Peace in Toronto featured reflections on memorable moments during UPF's World Summit in Seoul, Korea, February 22-25.
D. Meredith: Address to World Summit 2013
Commentary on Peace, Security, and Human Development in Canada
Montreal Interfaith Forum: The Principles of Christian Science
Montreal, Canada - On the extremely cold evening of Feb. 19, 2013, several brave Ambassadors for Peace gathered at the Church of Christ Scientist in Montreal learn about the principles of Christian Science.
Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - In support of World Interfaith Harmony Week, UPF-Montreal gathered on the evening of January 28. After some reflections about the worldwide promotion of Interfaith Harmony Week, Mr. Anthony Mansour, of the Orthodox Church in Montreal and former President of the Canadian Center for Ecumenism, gave a presentation on pluralism.
UPF-Toronto Launches a New Year
Toronto, Canada - In their first meeting of the new year, on January 12, Toronto Ambassadors for Peace focused on the birth month of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and discussed the providence of restoration.
Toronto Conference on Divine Perspective on Human Rights
Toronto, Canada - On the foundation of seminars encouraging interreligious and intercultural dialogue throughout Canada during the past couple of decades, the Women’s Federation for World Peace and UPF-Canada held a conference on "Educating for Peace: Divine Perspective on Human Rights" on December 1.
Exploring a New Vision for Canada
Toronto, Canada - Auth. Qamrul Khanson welcomed participants to the November 10 Ambassadors for Peace in the greater Toronto area and introduced Rev. Franco Famularo, Secretary General of UPF-Canada.
UPF-Toronto Welcomes Nepalese Delegation
Toronto, Canada - Distinguished delegates from Nepal were featured guests of UPF at a meeting in Toronto on October 13, giving a briefing about the transition of this Himalayan nation from a monarchy to a democracy.
Interfaith Activities Planned in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - Ambassadors for Peace gathered in Montreal on June 18, 2012, to listen to reports about the conference on the family held in Toronto ten days earlier and plan future interfaith activities.
Toronto Conference Draws on Global Wisdom for Strengthening Families
Toronto, Canada - UPF-Canada held a joint conference with the Women's Federation for World Peace in Toronto on June 9 on Promoting Strong Family Values as a Foundation for a Peaceful Nation in support of the UN International Day of Families.
A.P. La Barge: Youth and Family Challenges in Canada
From a policing perspective, families play integral role in community safety and crime prevention. Good child rearing stops crime from ever happening in the first place. But childrearing has always taken place within a group or village setting.
A. Jiwani: Strong Family Values as a Foundation for a Peaceful Nation
Today’s occasion reminds us that the Canadian family is a basic and natural unit which plays a crucial role in nurturing and caring for individual family members, from children, to youth, to men and women. We are here today to remind all Canadians about the need for this unit to remain solid and for its members to work together in an effort to build strong and vibrant communities.
Day of Families Observed at a Forum in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - The International Day of Families forum at Hotel Ruby Foos in Montreal on May 16 included a talk given by Ambassador for Peace John Linden on the challenges of intercultural and inter-racial marriage.
Toronto Interfaith Forum: God's Providence
Toronto, Canada - The chair of UPF in the greater Toronto area, Dr. Hoossen Auckbaraullee, appraised Ambassadors for Peace about his trip to Mauritius, Rev. Mitch Dixon discussed arrangements for the forthcoming 2012 National Conference in Toronto, and Mr. Victor Martinez lectured on “God’s Providence.”
Forum in Toronto on Women's Dignity
Toronto, Canada – Universal Peace Federation and Women’s Federation for World Peace organized a forum on ‘Awakening the Dignity of Women’ in Toronto, Canada, on April 14.
Updates of UPF Activities Given at Montreal Meeting
Montreal, Canada - Ambassadors for Peace in Montreal gathered for their monthly meeting on March 21. The focus was on providing a report of recent activities internationally through a pictorial presentation of the conference in Korea held in late January and efforts to support Interfaith Harmony Week worldwide. Rev. James Pratt and Mr. Ralph Gaudet, a veteran of the Korean War, were appointed as Ambassadors for Peace during the meeting.
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - Canadian Ambassadors for Peace and friends gathered in Montreal on February 20 in support of World Interfaith Harmony Week by reading prayers from the sacred scriptures of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Native traditions and more. Important commentary by academicians, religious and political leaders such as Martin Luther King, the Dalai Lama, Hans Kung, and others set the tone for a lively exchange of testimonies and reflections on the meaning of peace.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: The Power of Forgiveness in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - A presentation on the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a North American peacemaking pioneer, highlighted a forum on Jan. 11, 2012 in Montreal.
Radio Program on the Common Values of the Abrahamic Faiths Wins Award
Ottawa, Canada - Ernest G. Tannis, LL.B., C.Med., won a national award from the Canadian Ethnic Media Association for an episode of his radio show on Alternative Dispute Resolution entitled "Common Values of the Abrahamic Faiths."