85.10EM Canadian Participation in the Development of ‘Star Wars’ Technology
Whereas
- Canada is a peace-loving country and has a history of peacekeeping efforts through political actions and the United Nations.
- The ‘Star Wars’ military plan would increase global instability and threaten world peace.
- Enormous financial resources are required to develop what many scientists believe to be impossible technology.
- The plan would contribute to rising global military expenditures, which already exceed $800 billion per year.
- The funds allocated to this program could be better used to address global needs such as food, shelter, and clean water, priorities that Canada is committed to supporting.
Resolved
That the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) urge the Government of Canada to refrain from participating in the development of ‘Star Wars’ technology.