 
A Letter to Prime Minister Chrétien
For a Peaceful Resolution of the Iraq Conflict
26 March 2003
The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien
Prime Minister of Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa, Canada K1A 0A2
26 March 2003
Dear Prime Minister Jean Chrétien,
The Canadian Churches commend you and your government for remaining
firm on your stand, as repeated March 17 in the House of Commons,
that while Canada insists that Iraq should fully abide by the resolutions
of the United Nations Security Council, Canada will not participate
in a war on Iraq led by the United States.
Now that the war has started, we cannot but deplore the fact that
the United States did not abide by international law and acted in
spite of the United Nations’ opposition to war. Canada’s
commitment to uphold international law is well reputed and we are
proud of the fact that you have maintained a coherent position under
such circumstances.
As in our previous letters of September 25th, December 20th, and
February 28th, we would like to emphasize again the fervent wish
of Canadian Churches - indeed most Canadians - for a peaceful resolution
of the current conflict, which has now evolved into a full-blown
war. Thank you for your leadership on this issue.
Our prayers will continue to be with you as you lead Canada during
this period of tension and conflict in the Middle East.
Sincerely,
Bishop André Vallée
President
The Canadian Council of Churches
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton
General Secretary
The Canadian Council of Churches
Moira Hutchinson
Chair of the Project Ploughshares Board
Project Ploughshares
Ernie Regehr
Executive Director
Project Ploughshares
Jane Orion Smith, Chair of the KAIROS Board
Pat Steenberg, Executive Director,KAIROS
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