Citizens in Action, a non-profit, non-partisan, progressive group of concerned citizens, dedicated to economic & social justice, is pleased to present the book launch:

 “The Ugly Canadian”

Stephen Harper’s Foreign Policy

By Yves Engler

Author of the “Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy” & six other books, Engler has been dubbed “one of the most important voices on the Canadian Left today” (Briarpatch), "Canada's version of Noam Chomsky" (Georgia Straight), “in the mould of I. F. Stone” (Globe and Mail). His books have been praised by Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Rick Salutin, Maude Barlow and many others.

Date: Tuesday, October 9

Place: Concordia’s School of Community & Public Affairs

2149 McKay St. (between de Maisonneuve and Sherbrooke)

Time: 7.00 p.m. sharp

“The Ugly Canadian: Stephen Harper's Foreign Policy documents the sordid story of this country’s sabotage of international environmental efforts, of a government "owned" by tar sands producers and a mining industry widely criticized for abuses. This sweeping critique details Harper’s opposition to the “Arab Spring” democracy movement and backing for repressive Middle East monarchies as well as the Conservatives support for a military coup in Honduras and indifference to post-earthquake Haitian suffering. The book also explores Canada's extensive military campaign in Libya, opposition to social transformation in Latin America and Harper’s far-reaching support for a right-wing Israeli government. With an eye to this country’s growing international isolation, The Ugly Canadian is a must read for those who want Canada to adopt a more just foreign policy.”

This conference is co-sponsored by Concordia’s School of Community & Public Affairs, Canadians for Justice & Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and Projet Accompagnement Solidarité Colombie. For further information, please call Nadia Alexan, at (514) 846-0644, or nadia.alexan@videotron.ca